Lake Gregory (Nuwara Eliya)

Lake Gregory, Nuwara Eliya
Lake Gregory, Nuwara Eliya is located in Sri Lanka
Lake Gregory, Nuwara Eliya
Lake Gregory, Nuwara Eliya
LocationNuwara Eliya
Coordinates6°57′25″N 80°46′48″E / 6.957°N 80.780°E / 6.957; 80.780
TypeReservoir
Basin countriesSri Lanka
Built1873
Surface area91.2 ha (225 acres)
Surface elevation1,874 m (6,148 ft)
IslandsOne
SettlementsNuwara Eliya
References[1]

Lake Gregory sometimes also called Gregory Lake or Gregory Reservoir, is a reservoir in the heart of the tea country hill city of Nuwara Eliya in Sri Lanka. Lake Gregory was created during the period of British Governor Sir William Gregory in 1873.[2] The lake and the surrounding area make up the Gregory Lake Area.

  1. ^ "Gregory Lake, Nuwara Eliya". Sri Lanka Travel Notes. June 2012. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  2. ^ Bastiampillai, B (1968). The Administration of Sir William Gregory: Governor of Ceylon, 1872-77. Tisara Prakasakayo. p. 119.