Lago di Piana degli Albanesi
Lake in Sicily, Italy
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The Lago di Piana degli Albanesi (Arbëreshë Albanian: Laghu të Honit) is the oldest artificial lake in Sicily. It is located in Piana degli Albanesi, in the Province of Palermo, Sicily, Italy. At an elevation of 612 m, its surface area is 3.1 km² and it has an average depth of 10.6 m.[1]
LocationProvince of Palermo, Sicily
Coordinates37°58′23″N 13°18′00″E
alcuni torrenti
tributary of Belice
| Lago di Piana degli Albanesi Laghu të Honit | |
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  Lago di Piana degli Albanesi Laghu të Honit Location within Sicily | |
| Location | Province of Palermo, Sicily |
| Coordinates | 37°58′23″N 13°18′00″E |
| alcuni torrenti | |
| tributary of Belice | |
| 41 km2 (16 sq mi) | |
| Basin countries | Italy |
Surface area | 3.1 km2 (1.2 sq mi) |
Average depth | 10.6 m (35 ft) |
| Max. depth | 35.8 m (117 ft) |
Water volume | 32,800,000 m3 (1.16×109 cu ft) |
| Residence time | 2.1 years |
Surface elevation | 612 m (2,008 ft) |
The lake was made to produce electricity and supply water for drinking and irrigation.[1] It was built from 1920 to 1923 by hand. The output water jump 475 m lower until the Casuzze hydro-electrical plant near Palermo. In the 1960s, to supply the increased demand of electricity, a newer plant just near the dam was built, which is still in function.[citation needed]
