Lake Blanchemer

Lac de Blanchemer is a lake at La Bresse in Vosges, France.

Lac de Blanchemer
Lac de Blanchemer is located in France
Lac de Blanchemer
Lac de Blanchemer
LocationLa Bresse, Vosges
Coordinates48°1′5″N 6°58′32″E
Typeglacial
Primary outflowsRuisseau de Blanchemer
Basin countriesFrance
Max. length350 m (1,150 ft)
Max. width250 m (820 ft)
Surface area9 ha (22 acres)
Max. depth15 m (49 ft)
Surface elevation984 m (3,228 ft)

Electricity production

In 1959, a hydroelectric power plant was built below the lake by the Municipal Authority of Electricity. It was used to produce electricity for residents of La Bresse.[1]

References

  1. "La Bresse – Régie Municipale d'Électricité". parc-ballons-vosges.fr (in French). Retrieved 10 June 2016.
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