Jablanica lake
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| Jablanica lake | |
|---|---|
| Location | Herzegovina |
| Coordinates | |
| Lake type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Neretva |
| Primary outflows | Neretva |
| Basin countries | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Max. length | 30 km |
| Max. width | 3,100 m |
| Surface area | 13 km² |
| Average depth | 70 m |
| Max. depth | 80 m |
| Water volume | 290 hml |
| Surface elevation | 202 m |
| Settlements | Jablanica, Konjic |
Jablanica lake (Bosnian: Jablaničko jezero) is a lake in central Bosnia and Herzegovina. The lake is artificial and was created in 1953 when a hydroelectric dam was built to generate electricity.
The lake has an irregular enlongated shape. Its width varies along its length. The lake is a popular vacation destiation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Swimming, boating and especially fishing are popular activities on the lake. There are 13 types of fish in the lake's ecosystem. Many weekend cottages hae been built along the shores of the lake.
