Lake Lancaster Arriba
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Surface area0.013 square kilometres (3.2 acres)
Max. depth5.9 metres (19 ft)
| Lake Lancaster Arriba | |
|---|---|
  Lake Lancaster Arriba Location in Costa Rica | |
| Coordinates | 10°01′16″N 83°35′44″W / 10.021014°N 83.595426°W |
| Type | lake |
| Surface area | 0.013 square kilometres (3.2 acres) |
| Max. depth | 5.9 metres (19 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 430 metres (1,410 ft) |
Lake Lancaster Arriba (Spanish: Laguna Lancaster Arriba), together with Lake Lancaster Abajo are part of two lakes in the Limón province of Costa Rica, collectively referred as the Lancaster Lakes.[1]
The Lancaster lakes are located in a private property next to Reventazón River, and 7.35 kilometers SW of the Reventazón Dam. Lancaster Arriba is located at 100 m higher elevation and to the north of Lancaster Abajo.[2]
Physical aspects
Lake Lancaster Arriba is of landslide origin and its surface is almost completely covered by aquatic vegetation including hyacinths and ferns.[1]