Lac de Cleuson
| Lac de Cleuson | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Location | Valais |
| Coordinates | 46°6′36″N 7°19′22″E / 46.11000°N 7.32278°ECoordinates: 46°6′36″N 7°19′22″E / 46.11000°N 7.32278°E |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary outflows | Printse |
| Catchment area | 16 km² |
| Basin countries | Switzerland |
| Max. length | 1.4 km |
| Surface area | 0.51 km² |
| Max. depth | 76 m |
| Water volume | 20 mio m³ |
| Surface elevation | 2186 m |
Lac de Cleuson is a reservoir in the municipality of Nendaz, Valais, Switzerland. Its surface area is 0.51 km². Water from the reservoir is often pumped into the Grande Dixence Dam's reservoir, Lac des Dix, for use in hydroelectricity production.
Lac de Cleuson length seen from western bank facing north
External links
Media related to Lac de Cleuson at Wikimedia Commons
Swiss Committee on Dams, Lac de Cleuson - http://www.swissdams.ch/Dams/damForm/default_E.asp?ID=31
Walk from Siviez to the dam of Lac de Cleuson - http://myswitzerland.flaggy.ch/nendaz/eng/cleuson-e.htm
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