- Wägitalersee
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lake_name = Wägitalersee
image_lake = Waegitalersee SZ.jpg
caption_lake =
image_bathymetry = Karte Wägitalersee.png
caption_bathymetry = Map
location = Schwyz
coords = coord|47|5|22|N|8|55|16|E|type:waterbody_region:CH-SZ|display=inline,title
type =artificial lake
inflow =Aberenbach ,Schlierenbach
outflow =Wägitaler Aa
catchment = 42.7 km²
basin_countries = Switzerland
length =
width =
area = 4.18 km²
depth =
max-depth = 65 m
volume =
residence_time =
shore =
elevation = 900 m
islands =
cities =Innerthal Wägitalersee is an
artificial lake inWägital , avalley in thecanton of Schwyz ,Switzerland . The lake is surrounded by the mountainsGross Aubrig ,Fluebrig ,Zindlenspitz ,Brünnelistock andBockmattli . Thereservoir is located in the municipalitiy ofInnerthal .The old village of Innerthal was flooded in
1924 when the dam "Schräh" was constructed. A new village was built on the current lake.Economy
The primary economical purpose of the Wägitalersee is to serve as
reservoir forpumped-storage hydroelectricity . Thepower plant and the reservoir dam became operational in 1924, thereby creating the Wägitalersee. The power plant is operated by NOK Wägital / AG Kraftwerk Wägital and produces approximately 120 millionkWh of energy per year. [http://www.axpo.ch/internet/nok/de/energieproduktion/hydraulik/kraftwerke/partner_nok/waegital.html]Besides the above industrial purpose, the lake is very popular as a (nearby) recreational area for families, hikers, nature lovers and especially fishermen. The waterside is easily accessible on foot and also by car (in certain areas).
External links
* [http://www.axpo.ch/internet/nok/de/energieproduktion/hydraulik/kraftwerke/partner_nok/waegital.html Powerplant Operator: NOK Wägital / AG Kraftwerk Wägital]
* [http://www.waegitalersee.ch/ Wägitalersee fishing and boat rental homepage]
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