Since I’ve not been taking many pictures lately, and it’s been some time that I have visited Scotland,I decieded to have a wee wander in my computer to see what was still there from trips I made in the past.
Beeing Dutch living in a country wellknown for their watermanagement skills (Deltawork), their Dikes and Dams, it only seems logical to post this picture of a Dam in Scotland- Laggan Dam.
Laggan Dam is a dam located on the River Spean south west of Loch Laggan in the Scottish Highlands. The dam is 700 feet (213 metres) long and rises 170 feet (52 metres) above its foundations, and is part of the Lochaber hydro-electric scheme. The structure was built by Balfour Beatty for the British Aluminium Company and construction was finished in 1934.
Water from the dam is conveyed to Loch Treig through 3 miles (4.8 km) of tunnel. From there, the waters are conveyed to a power house at Fort William via 15 feet (4.6 metre) diameter pipe 15 miles (24 km) long. The dam can be found next to the A86 road from Fort William. The catchment area of the dam was increased by an aqueduct which can be seen at the side of the road in Strath Mashie.
great capture
Thanks very much Jared
your welcome
Well you know my opinion on Scotland! I love this photo too!
We share the same opinion Lisa
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Thanks for liking this one and I think I have a few more you might like
Very beautiful.
Thank you Sartenada ,aswell for visiting my blog !
Great perspective, Nandi. I really like the stonework trailing off into the forest…wonderful contrast of colors and shapes. Thanks for the history. I like how the engineers designed medievil looking towers in the 1930′s design. One day I hope to visit Scotland…and the Netherlands!
Nice! Even scarier than the one behind our home
It’s been a long time ago that I was there , but can remember the feeling of the depth , not a nice feeling but glad I captured the feeling in the pict.
One behind the house ? How cool is that !!
UNLESS IT BREAKS lol
Beautiful Picture