Uvelka River
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| Uvelka | |
|---|---|
  Location of the Uvelka River's mouth in Chelyabinsk Oblast | |
| Location | |
| Country | Russia |
| Region | Chelyabinsk Oblast |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Chebarkulsky District, Chelyabinsk Oblast |
| Mouth | Uy River |
• location | Near Troitsk, Chelyabinsk Oblast |
• coordinates | 54°04′47″N 61°34′41″E / 54.0796°N 61.5781°E |
| Length | 234 km |
The Uvelka River is a river in the Chelyabinsk Oblast of Russia. It is a left tributary of the Uy River, which in turn flows into the Tobol River. The river is approximately 234 kilometers long and flows entirely within the borders of Chelyabinsk Oblast.[1]
The Uvelka originates in the Chebarkulsky District and flows southeast through several municipalities, including the town of Yuzhnouralsk. In Yuzhnouralsk, the river is dammed to form a reservoir that supplies water to a local hydroelectric plant.[2]
Basically, it flows into the Uy River near the town of Troitsk.[3] Towns along the river include Yuzhnouralsk and Troitsk. These towns rely on the river for water supply, agriculture, and limited industrial use.[4][circular reference]