Stausee Ferden
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  Stausee Ferden Location within Canton of Valais  Stausee Ferden Location within Switzerland  Stausee Ferden Location within Alps | |
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| Location | Ferden, Valais |
| Coordinates | 46°23′16″N 7°45′26″E / 46.38778°N 7.75722°E |
| Type | reservoir |
| Lonza | |
| Lonza | |
| 139.2 km2 (53.7 sq mi) | |
| Basin countries | Switzerland |
Surface area | 10.6 ha (26 acres) |
Water volume | 1.89 million cubic metres (1,530 acre⋅ft) |
| Residence time | 36 hours |
Surface elevation | 1,311 m (4,301 ft) |
Stausee Ferden ("Ferden reservoir") is a reservoir on the Lonza river at Ferden, Valais, Switzerland. Its surface area is 10.6 ha (26 acres). Its construction was completed in 9 June 1976.[1]
The lake has the shortest lake retention time in the world.[citation needed]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ Wiler, Gemeinde. "The history of the Lötschental at a glance". www.wilervs.ch. Retrieved 2026-07-22.
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