Alwen Reservoir

United Kingdom / Wales / Bala /
 lake, reservoir

The Alwen Reservoir is a large artificial reservoir near Pentrellyncymer, in Wales, held back by the Alwen Dam, built in 1920 to supply water to the growing settlements in Birkenhead, near Liverpool. It is also part of the River Dee regulation system.
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Coordinates:   53°4'36"N   3°34'52"W
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