Lac de Mauvoisin
Reservoir in Valais, Switzerland
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Lac de Mauvoisin (French pronunciation: [lak də movwazɛ̃]) is a reservoir in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. The reservoir is formed by the Mauvoisin Dam, which is 250 metres (820 ft) high. The dam is the 11th highest in the world, and the 6th highest arch dam. It was built in 1951–1957, and raised by 13.5 metres (44 ft) in 1991.
| Lac de Mauvoisin | |
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View of the lake from the dam, July 2008 | |
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 Interactive map of Lac de Mauvoisin | |
| Location | Valais |
| Coordinates | 45°59′53″N 7°20′58″E |
| Type | reservoir |
| Dranse de Bagnes | |
| 113.5 km2 (43.8 sq mi) | |
| Basin countries | Switzerland |
| Max. length | 4.9 km (3.0 mi) |
Surface area | 2.08 km2 (0.80 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 180 m (590 ft) |
Surface elevation | 1,961 m (6,434 ft) |
The reservoir lies in the upper Val de Bagnes, between the massif of the Grand Combin, one of the highest mountains of the Alps, and La Ruinette. The highest peak visible from the lake is the Combin de la Tsessette (4,135 metres (13,566 ft)).
Gallery
Mauvoisin Dam, with Mont Blanc de Cheilon in the background
Dranse de Bagnes, a stream flowing from the Mauvoisin lake
See also
External links
- Swiss Dams: Profile of Mauvoisin
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