Lokka reservoir

The Lokka Reservoir extends across 315 square kilometers of northern Finland, featuring a water volume of 1.2 cubic kilometers at an elevation of 244 meters.

The construction of Lokka Reservoir in 1967 submerged multiple villages and the extensive Posoaapa swamp to create hydroelectric power infrastructure for the region.

Local families maintain strong connections to the submerged lands beneath Lokka Reservoir, where their ancestors lived before the dam construction forced relocation.

The reservoir connects to the Porttipahta Reservoir through the Vuotso Canal, forming part of the water management system that regulates flow to regional power plants.

White-tailed eagles frequent the reservoir's shores, finding sustenance from the fish populations and remnants left by anglers throughout the seasons.

GPS coordinates: 67.96126,27.52508

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:06