Ladon Lake

Ladon Lake

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lake_name=Ladon Lake
image_lake=

image_bathymetry=
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coords=coord|37.7|N|21.95|E|region:GR_type:waterbody|display=inline,title
type=reservoir
inflow=Ladon River
outflow=Ladon River
catchment=
basin_countries=Greece
length=ca. 5 km
width=ca. 2 km
area=10–20 km²
depth=
max-depth=100 m
volume=
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elevation=
islands=
cities=Tropaia and Vlycha

The Ladon Lake (Greek: "Technitis Limnis Ladonas") or the Ladon Reservoir is an artificial lake in the upper part of Ladon River in the northwestern part of the Arcadia prefecture in Greece, it supplies water to the prefecture and not electricity and prevents flooding from the low lying areas especially with the Alfeios valley. The reservoir was constructed in the mid to late-20th century and took a few years to complete. The road linking Tropaia as well as Stavrodromi and Vachlia.

Nearby places

*Vachlia, northwest
*Tropaia, southwest

Geography

The mountains surround the reservoir and contains a natural beauty with forests and wildlife. The area is considered a conservation area.

ee also

*List of lakes in Greece
*List of reservoirs

External links

* [http://www.gtp.gr/LocPage.asp?id=60557 Ladon Lake on GTP Travel Pages] (in English and Greek)


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