Lac du Flumet, reservoir in France
Lac du Flumet is an artificial lake in Crêts-en-Belledonne built to store water for a hydroelectric power station. It sits among gentle hills and forested slopes with a walking path that circles the shoreline for visitors to explore on foot.
The lake was created in the late 1970s and flooded a previous wetland area to store water for the nearby hydroelectric power plant. This construction was part of a larger electricity project for the region and started the modern energy generation system in the area.
The lake takes its name from a local stream and holds importance in the daily rhythm of the surrounding area. The walking paths around the basin are regularly used by residents and visitors as a place to connect with nature and step away from routine.
The lake is easy to reach by main road running alongside the shore, and bus service stops nearby for visitors without a car. The grounds are well-kept with benches for resting and signs explaining the hydroelectric system, but swimming and boating are not permitted.
The lake can pump water backward through its turbines to store energy when demand is low. This pump-storage system lets the power station save electricity and release it later when it is needed most.
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