page_title: Breadalbane Hydro-Electric Scheme
section_title: History
hierarchical_section_title: Breadalbane Hydro-Electric Scheme / History
caption_attribution_description: English: Dalhonzie power station outfow, power station in the background Dalchonzie is a hydroelectric power station generating approx 4MW. Water reaches the station through a tunnel from a weir at the outflow of Loch Earn, and the station operates on a 'head' of around 100 feet
context_page_description: The Breadalbane Hydro-Electric Scheme is a hydroelectric scheme in the Breadalbane area of Perthshire, Scotland. It comprises seven power stations which generate 120MW of power from the dams around Loch Lyon, Loch Earn and Loch Tay.
context_section_description: Construction began in 1951. The Lawers Dam section began generating in 1956. The dam measures 344 metres (1,129 ft) long and 42 metres (138 ft) in height. Water descends a vertical distance of 415 metres (1,362 ft), the highest drop of any scheme in Scotland.
  Further facilities were added at Killin and Stronuich. The construction was completed in 1961.
caption: Dalhonzie power station outfow, power station in the background
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