Gartmorn Dam, a reservoir on the mutual border of Alloa and Clackmannan parishes, Clackmannanshire, 2 miles ENE of Alloa town. Formed about the year 1700, and repaired and improved in 1827 and 1867, it has an utmost length and breadth of 6 and 2½ furlongs; is fed from the Black Devon rivulet in Clackmannan parish; and supplies water-power for the machinery of Alloa Colliery and of several factories.Ord. Sur., sh. 39, 1869.
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