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

Lake Gregory, Nuwara Eliya
Lake Gregory, Nuwara Eliya
Location	Nuwara Eliya
Coordinates	6.957°N 80.780°E / 6.957; 80.780
Type	Reservoir
Basin countries	Sri Lanka
Built	1873
Surface area	91.2 ha (225 acres)
Surface elevation	1,874 m (6,148 ft)
Islands	One
Settlements	Nuwara Eliya
References	[1]

History

The area was originally a swampy bog at the foot of the small hills that border the town. In 1873 Sir William Gregory authorised the damming of the Thalagala stream, which originates from Mount Pidurutalagala,[3] in order to make more land available for the expansion of the town.[4] In 1881 the lake was stocked with trout by C. J. R. Le Mesurier (Assistant Government Agent for Nuwara Eliya).[5][6]

In 1913 the waters of the lake were directed into a tunnel which flows to a hydro power station at 'Blackpool' between the town and Nanu Oya.[7] The power station continues to supply electricity to the town to this day. In British times Lake Gregory was used for water sports and recreational activities.

See also

• List of dams and reservoirs in Sri Lanka

References

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