Iskar Reservoir

Iskar Reservoir
Iskar Reservoir is located in Bulgaria
Iskar Reservoir
Iskar Reservoir
Coordinates42°28′14″N 23°34′24″E / 42.47056°N 23.57333°E / 42.47056; 23.57333
Typereservoir
Primary inflowsIskar River
Primary outflowsIskar River
Catchment area1,046 km2 (404 sq mi)
Basin countriesBulgaria
Max. length10.9 km (6.8 mi)
Max. width3.38 km (2.10 mi)
Surface area30 km (19 mi)
Max. depth75 m (246 ft)
Water volume673 hm3 (546,000 acre⋅ft)
Surface elevation820 m (2,690 ft)
The Iskar Reservoir is a popular weekend destination for the residents of Sofia and the area

The Iskar Reservoir (язовир „Искър“) is the largest reservoir in Bulgaria. Situated on the Iskar River, it provides two-third of the water for the capital Sofia, and also produces hydroelectricity.

The reservoir has a total volume of 673 million m3, of which 580 million are in use and the rest is reserve. The reservoir has a drainage basin of 1,046 km2 and is 25 km long. It is situated at 820 m above sea level, its dam being 204 m long and 76 m high.