Lac de Chalain
Lac de Chalain is a lake in the Jura department of France. It is located on the territory of the commune of Fontenu. Prehistoric pile dwellings have been found on the western shore of the lake.[1]
| Lac de Chalain | |
|---|---|
Lac de Chalain | |
| Location | Fontenu, Jura department, Franche-Comté |
| Coordinates | 46°40′13.74″N 5°47′37.19″E |
| Type | Lake |
| Primary outflows | Ain |
| Catchment area | 44 km2 (17 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | France |
| Max. length | 2,700 m (8,900 ft) |
| Surface area | 2.32 km2 (0.90 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 16.6 m (54 ft) |
| Max. depth | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 486 m (1,594 ft) |
References
- Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps, World Heritage nomination, UNESCO.
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