Lac du Verney
For the lake in Italy, see Verney Lake.
| Lac du Verney | |
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.jpg) Lac du Verney | |
| Location | France |
| Coordinates | 45°08′20″N 6°02′50″E / 45.138889°N 6.047222°ECoordinates: 45°08′20″N 6°02′50″E / 45.138889°N 6.047222°E |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | L'Eau d'Olle, & other small streams |
| Primary outflows | River Romanche |
| Basin countries | Isère, (Rhône-Alpes) |
Lac du Verney is an artificial reservoir in the department of Isère, in the Rhône-Alpes of France. It serves as the lower reservoir for the Grand'Maison Dam pumped-storage scheme.
Neighbouring lakeside communities include Oz and Allemond.
Since 2006 it has hosted the opening swim of the Alpe d'Huez Triathlon
Dam wall of the Lac du Verney
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