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Whinyeon, LochA loch and reservoir in Glengap Forest, Dumfries and Galloway, Loch Whinyeon lies 3 miles (5 km) northeast of Gatehouse of Fleet in the shadow of Bengray. Impounded by an earth embankment dam on its eastern side, the reservoir covers an area of 46 ha (113 acres). It is operated by Scottish Water for the supply of drinking-water and the loch supports a recreational trout fishery.
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