Zlatar Lake
| Zlatar Lake | |
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 Zlatar Lake, view from the dam | |
| Location | Southwest Serbia |
| Coordinates | 43°30′31″N 19°50′19″E / 43.50861°N 19.83861°ECoordinates: 43°30′31″N 19°50′19″E / 43.50861°N 19.83861°E |
| Lake type | Reservoir |
| Basin countries | Serbia |
| Surface area | 7.25 km2 (2.80 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 75 m (246 ft) |
| Water volume | 165 million cubic metres (5.8×109 cu ft) |
| Surface elevation | 880 m (2,890 ft) |
Zlatar lake (Zlatarsko jezero) is an artificial lake located among the mountains of Zlatibor, 15 km from Nova Varos. The lake was created in the 1960s after the construction of a dam on the Uvac river, and covers an area of 7.25 km2 and reaches a maximum depth of 75 meters.[1]
The region has a continental-Mediterranean climate and is an attractive destination for holidays and recreation; Water-sports. The lake is suitable for treatment of cardiovascular diseases. The lake rests 880 meters above sea level.
References
- ↑ Lakes in Serbia - Zlatar Lake Retrieved March 31, 2013.
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