Saratov Reservoir

Saratov Reservoir

Infobox lake
lake_name = Saratov Reservoir
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type = Hydroelectric reservoir
inflow = Volga, Samara
outflow =
catchment =
basin_countries = Russia
length = 357 km
width = 25 km
area = 1,831 km²
depth = 7 m
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cities = Samara, Russia!Samara, Syzran, Balakovo

Saratov Reservoir ( _ru. Саратовское водохранилище) is an artificial lake in the lower part of the Volga River in Russia formed by a the dam of the Saratov Hydroelectric Station situated in the city of Balakovo. Filling of the reservoir started in 1967. The uppermost point of the reservoir is situated in Tolyatti, it stretches through Samara Oblast and Saratov Oblast. The city of Samara and the Samara Bend are situated on the reservoir. The namesake city of Saratov is actually situated downstream the dam.


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