Batak Reservoir

The Batak Reservoir (Bulgarian: езеро Батак) is located in the Rhodope Mountains and is the third largest in Bulgaria. It attracts many tourists and fishermen, and the resort Tsigov Chark was built on its shore. The lake is situated around 8 km away from the historic town of Batak from which it took its name. Additionally, in close proximity are the cities of Rakitivo (14 km) and Velingrad (24 km).[1] The Batak reservoir is located in the Batak municipality and within the Pazardzhik province. The dam is positioned at around 1,100 m above the sea level. The reservoir area is surrounded by mountain and forest areas.

Batak Reservoir
Batak Reservoir
LocationRhodope Mountains
Coordinates41°58′16″N 24°11′27″E
Typedam
Primary outflowsMatnitsa river
Catchment area432 km2 (167 sq mi)
Basin countriesBulgaria
Surface area22 km2 (8.5 sq mi)
Max. depth35 m (115 ft) <dam height>
Water volume310 hm3 (1.1×1010 cu ft)
Surface elevation1,107 m (3,632 ft)
SettlementsTsigov Chark

There is a hydro-electric power plant constructed in Batak, that is among other sources powered by water coming from the Batak reservoir area.

Footnotes
  1. Official tourism portal of Bulgaria (Bulgarian: Официален туристически портал на България)


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