Lac de Grandval

Lac de Grandval is a reservoir lake in Cantal, France. At an elevation of 742 m, its surface area is 11 km2.

Lac de Grandval
Lac de Grandval
LocationCantal
Coordinates44°55′14″N 3°06′48″E
TypeReservoir
Primary inflowsTruyère, Bès,l'Ander
Primary outflowsTruyère
Basin countriesFrance
Surface area11 km2 (4.2 sq mi)
Max. depth79 m (259 ft)
Surface elevation742 m (2,434 ft)

The lake lies in the communes of Alleuze, Faverolles and Fridefont; at its western end is the hydroelectric dam by the name of Barrage de Grandval, between Lavastrie and Fridefont. The lake hosts a temperate oceanic climate.[1]

References

  1. "Inland fisheries of Europe". www.fao.org. Retrieved 2023-12-03.


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