Lac de Saint-Amans | |
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Lac de Saint-Amans | |
Location | Aveyron |
Coordinates | 44°4′16″N 2°45′15″E / 44.07111°N 2.75417°E |
Type | reservoir |
Primary outflows | ruisseau de St-Amans |
Basin countries | France |
Surface area | 0.11 km2 (0.042 sq mi) |
Max. depth | 26 m (85 ft) |
Surface elevation | 727 m (2,385 ft) |
Lac de Saint-Amans is an artificial lake in Le Truel, Aveyron, France close to Villefranche-de-Panat, and 500m above the Tarn. At an elevation of 727 m, it has surface area of 0.11 km2. It is captured by the Barrage de Saint-Amans. It is a holding reservoir, taking water between the Lac de Villefranche-de-Panat and the hydro-electric power station at Le Pouget power station. [1]
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(PS) indicates pump storage |