Ladon Lake
| Ladon Lake | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 37°42′N 21°57′E / 37.7°N 21.95°E |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Ladon River |
| Primary outflows | Ladon River |
| Basin countries | Greece |
| Max. length | ca. 5 km |
| Max. width | ca. 2 km |
| Surface area | 10–20 km² |
| Max. depth | 100 m |
| Settlements | 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
Geography
The mountains surround the reservoir and contains a natural beauty with forests and wildlife. The area is considered a conservation area.
See also
External links
- Ladon Lake on GTP Travel Pages (in English and Greek)