Batak Reservoir, Mountain reservoir in Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria.
The Batak Reservoir spans 22 square kilometers at an elevation of 1107 meters, reaching depths of 35 meters in the Rhodope Mountains.
The construction of the Batak Reservoir, completed in 1959, marked a significant advancement in Bulgaria's hydroelectric infrastructure development during the mid-twentieth century.
The reservoir's surroundings feature traditional Bulgarian mountain settlements where local residents maintain customs through festivals and traditional fishing practices.
Visitors can access the reservoir via paved roads from nearby cities, with the town of Batak located 8 kilometers away and Velingrad 24 kilometers distant.
The reservoir functions as the main component of the Batak Hydroelectric Cascade, which includes seven reservoirs and three underground power plants generating 254.2 megawatts.
Location: Batak
Inception: 1959
Elevation above the sea: 1,107.8 m
GPS coordinates: 41.92429,24.15649
Latest update: May 11, 2025 08:39
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