Skip to content
Blackwater Reservoir - Photo 1
Photo: Blackwater Reservoir - geograph.org.uk - 1542401.jpg via Wikidata Q4923550 License

Blackwater Reservoir

Reservoir

Cool today

The Blackwater Reservoir is a reservoir created behind a dam in the mountains above Kinlochleven, Lochaber, Highland, Scotland. The dam is 3,112 ft (949 m) long, the longest in the Highlands. The reservoir created is approximately 8 miles (13 km) long, with a drainage basin of about 55 square miles (140 km2).

Interactive map not available

Weather at Blackwater Reservoir

42°F, Overcast · H 43° / L 39° · 91% chance of rain
H: 43° L: 39°
Overcast
Overcast
42°
|
Feels like 39°
Precipitation
91%
Humidity
88%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
12 AM
Overcast
43°
3 AM
Overcast
42°
6 AM
Light drizzle
41°
9 AM
Mist
41°
12 PM
Light drizzle
41°
3 PM
Light drizzle
41°
6 PM
Fog
41°
9 PM
Light drizzle
41°

Frequently asked questions

Where is Blackwater Reservoir?
Blackwater Reservoir is a reservoir in Scotland.
Can you swim at Blackwater Reservoir?
There is no fixed answer for Blackwater Reservoir: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Blackwater Reservoir in Scotland. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.

Location & Contact

Scotland

🏞️ Best times & visiting tips
  • ›Check for boat launch facilities and fees
  • ›Obtain required fishing licenses before arrival
  • ›Be aware of lake-specific regulations and restrictions
  • ›Monitor water quality reports before swimming
</> Embed this location on your site

Paste this snippet into your website to show a live badge for Blackwater Reservoir — free to use with the included credit link.