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Reservoir in Indre From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Lac de Chambon (Chambon Lake) is an artificial lake on the river Creuse, France, created by the Éguzon Dam, a hydroelectric dam. Beaches have been created around the lake, the largest in the Centre Region. There is a sailing school on the lake near Eguzon. Canoes, kayaks and pedalos can be hired in season. The lake is also very popular with waterskiers and anglers.
Lac de Chambon | |
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Location | Indre (Centre-Val de Loire) |
Coordinates | 46°26′12″N 1°36′50″E |
Lake type | reservoir |
Primary inflows | Creuse |
Primary outflows | Creuse |
Basin countries | France |
Max. length | 16 km (9.9 mi) |
Surface area | 312 ha (770 acres) |
Average depth | 18.6 m (61 ft) |
Water volume | 58×10 6 m3 (2.0×10 9 cu ft) |
It is not to be confused with Lac Chambon in the Puy-de-Dôme department or Lac du Chambon in the Isère department.
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