Bor Lake, Reservoir in Bor District, Serbia

Bor Lake is an artificial reservoir in Serbia's Bor District, formed in 1959 when a dam was built on the Valja Žoni, Marec and part of the Zlotska reka rivers to supply the RTB Bor mining and smelting works. At the foot of the Crni Vrh mountain, its rocky, indented shoreline is lined with deciduous and coniferous forest, and hotels, villas and a campsite for about 300 trailers stand on the bank.

The lake was created in 1959 to support mining and metal processing operations for the local company RTB Bor, which has operated in the region for many decades. Its construction marked a turning point in the area's industrial development and made it a visual reminder of this industrial past.

The lake takes its name from the nearby town of Bor and reflects the region's mining heritage, which shaped local life for generations. Today it serves as a gathering place where residents and visitors enjoy water activities and forest walks in a setting that balances industrial history with natural surroundings.

The lake is less than 20 kilometers from the town of Bor and easily reached via the main road to Žagubica, which passes by the water. The area is best visited during warmer months when water temperatures invite swimming and forest walks are comfortable throughout the day.

Each year several tonnes of young fish are released into the lake to improve its fish stock. The shoreline is rocky and only slightly indented, and the water level can vary by more than 10 metres between spring highs and late-summer lows, which affects the lake's plant and animal life.