Batak Reservoir
| Batak Reservoir | |
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  Batak Reservoir | |
| Location | Rhodope Mountains |
| Coordinates | 41°58′16″N 24°11′27″E / 41.97111°N 24.19083°E |
| Type | dam |
| Primary outflows | Matnitsa river |
| Catchment area | 432 km2 (167 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Bulgaria |
| Surface area | 22 km2 (8.5 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 35 m (115 ft) <dam height> |
| Water volume | 310 hm3 (1.1×1010 cu ft) |
| Surface elevation | 1,107 m (3,632 ft) |
| Settlements | Tsigov Chark |
The Batak Reservoir (Bulgarian: язовир Батак) is located in the Rhodope Mountains and is the third largest in Bulgaria. It attracts many tourists and fishermen, and the resort Tsigov Chark was built on its shore. The lake is situated around 8 km away from the historic town of Batak from which it took its name. In close proximity are the cities of Rakitivo (14 km) and Velingrad (24 km).[1] The Batak reservoir is located in the Batak municipality and within the Pazardzhik province. The dam lies at around 1,100 m above sea level. The reservoir area is surrounded by mountain and forest areas.
There is a hydro-electric power plant constructed in Batak that is, among other sources, powered by water from the Batak reservoir.
Footnotes
- ^ Official tourism portal of Bulgaria (Bulgarian: Официален туристически портал на България)
External links
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