Kulun Lake

Kulun Lake
Kulun Lake Location within Kyrgyzstan Kulun Lake Location within Asia
Location	Osh Region
Coordinates	40°32′34″N 74°19′06″E
Catchment area	144 km2 (56 sq mi)
Basin countries	Kyrgyzstan
Max. length	4.6 km (2.9 mi)
Max. width	0.7 km (0.43 mi)
Surface area	3.25 km2 (1.25 sq mi)
Water volume	118×10^6 m3 (96,000 acre⋅ft)
Surface elevation	2,856 m (9,370 ft)

Kulun Lake (Kyrgyz: Кулун көлү) is a rock-dammed mountain lake on the southwestern slope of Fergana Range, located in Kara-Kulja District, Osh Region of Kyrgyzstan. It lies at the head of the Kulun River, a right tributary of the Tar River. The lake is 4.6 km (2.9 mi) long and 0.7 km (0.43 mi) wide. Its basin is situated at an elevation of 2,856 m (9,370 ft) above sea level. The water is clear and fresh. The lake was formed as a result of a landslide damming the Kulun Valley. The dam is 120 m (390 ft) high, 500 m (1,600 ft) wide, and 200 m (660 ft) long. The northern and southern slopes are steep (60°), surrounded by rugged cliffs. The surroundings are very picturesque: pine forests grow on the northern slopes of the surrounding mountains, while juniper forests cover the southern slopes.