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The Glenmore Reservoir is a primary source of drinking water to the city of Calgary. Built in 1932, with a cost of $3.8 million, the dam controls the downstream flow of the Elbow River, thus allowing the city to develop property near the river's banks with less risk of flooding .
- 6.1 m (20 ft)
- 3.84 km² (1.48 sq mi)
- 21.1 m (69 ft)
- Calgary, Alberta
The Elbow River is the source of water for the Glenmore Water Treatment Plant. We draw water from the Glenmore Reservoir in order to provide treated water to citizens, but we also play an important role in flood control for this region.
Glenmore Reservoir. The Glenmore Reservoir and Dam are located on the Elbow River. It was constructed to provide Calgarians with a safe and sufficient supply of drinking water and is managed according to the following priorities, in order of importance: Store an adequate supply of drinking water.
The Glenmore Reservoir is a primary source of drinking water to the city of Calgary. Built in 1932, with a cost of $3.8 million, the dam controls the downstream flow of the Elbow River, thus allowing the city to develop property near the river's banks with less risk of flooding.
The Glenmore Reservoir is a drinking water source for the city of Calgary, Alberta, and supplies drinking water to approximately 800,000 consumers. Key risks to this reservoir have been identified as: run-off from agriculture and residential developments and stormwater pollution and wildfires.
The Glenmore Water Treatment Plant draws water from the Glenmore Reservoir, which is fed by the Elbow River. To learn more, visit our Online Water Treatment Tour. You can also take part in Water Tours in Calgary . Are you a student? Find more water facts and information about Calgary's water systems at Water Education Resources.
The Elbow River is the source for approximately 40 per cent of Calgary's water supply. The Elbow Valley watershed covers an area of 1,227 square kilometres and drains into the Glenmore Reservoir. It is 120 kilometres long and passes through four sub-climates before it enters the Glenmore Reservoir.