Dunalastair Water

Dunalastair Water
Seen from the high ground to the south
Dunalastair Water is located in Perth and Kinross
Dunalastair Water
Dunalastair Water
LocationPerth and Kinross, Scotland
Coordinates56°41′55″N 4°7′45″W / 56.69861°N 4.12917°W / 56.69861; -4.12917
Typefreshwater loch, reservoir
Basin countriesScotland
Max. length2.5 km (1.6 mi)
Max. width800 m (2,600 ft)
Surface area1.65 km2 (0.64 sq mi)
Average depth1.5 m (4 ft 11 in)
Surface elevation198 m (650 ft)

Dunalastair Water (Scottish Gaelic: "Loch Dhùn Alastair") is an entirely man made reservoir in Scotland which lies between Loch Rannoch and Loch Tummel in Strath Tummel in Perth and Kinross council area. The loch provides water power for the Tummel hydroelectricity power station and has the reputation as one of the best wild trout fishing locations in the United Kingdom.