Lake Verevi
Lake Verevi (Estonian: Verevi järv; also known as Lake Elva or Elva Suurjärv) is a 11.7 ha (29 acres) lake located on the western side of the town of Elva in southern Estonia.[1]
| Lake Verevi | |
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| Lake Elva Elva Suurjärv | |
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.png.webp)  Lake Verevi | |
| Location | Elva, Tartu County, Estonia |
| Coordinates | 58°13′52″N 26°24′20″E |
| Type | Eutrophic |
| Native name | Verevi järv (Estonian) |
| Primary inflows | Käo stream |
| Primary outflows | Kavilda River (to Emajõgi) |
| Catchment area | 110 ha (270 acres) |
| Basin countries | Estonia |
| Max. length | 950 m (3,120 ft) |
| Max. width | 320 m (1,050 ft) |
| Surface area | 11.7 ha (29 acres) |
| Average depth | 3.6 m (12 ft) |
| Max. depth | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Water volume | 453,600 m3 (367.7 acre⋅ft) |
| Shore length1 | 2.760 km (1.7 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 49 m (161 ft) |
| Settlements | Elva |
| References | [1] |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
There is one main dock, that has two slides (a red one and a blue one), side by side. The big dock has an enclosed area used specifically for swimming. There is a smaller dock about 40 ft. out, that has two diving boards. Nearby there is a life guard house, where you can get First-Aid, or other necessities. There is a lot of tourist attraction during the summer time, with its beautiful area and surrounding forests.
See also
- List of lakes of Estonia
- Lake Arbi, another lake in Elva
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