Llyn Alaw
Reservoir in Anglesey, Wales / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Llyn Alaw (meaning: Lily Lake) is a man-made reservoir on Anglesey, North Wales managed by Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water. It is a shallow lake and was built in 1966. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a destination for over-wintering birds.
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Llyn Alaw | |
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Location | Anglesey, North Wales |
Coordinates | 53°21′10″N 4°24′50″W |
Type | Reservoir |
Basin countries | United Kingdom |
Max. length | 4.3 km (2.7 mi) |
Surface area | 3.6 km2 (1.4 sq mi) |
Max. depth | 5.2 m (17 ft) |
Water volume | 1,640×10 |
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Quick Facts Location, Interest ...
Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
Location | West Gwynedd |
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Interest | Biological |
Area | 353.63 ha (873.8 acres) |
Notification | 1968 |
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