Laktyšy, reservoir in Belarus
Laktyšy is a reservoir in the Lan River floodplain, 20 km east of Hancavičy. Built in 1977, it measures 6 km long and 4.2 km wide, covers 15.9 km², and reaches a maximum depth of 4.9 m. Its basin is part of a marshy floodplain with a flat, silty bottom; the villages of Laktyšy and Budča lie on its northern and southern shores.
Laktyšy reservoir was created in 1977 in the floodplain of the Lan River, 20 km east of Hancavičy. It was built to irrigate reclaimed farmland and to supply water to the Loktyši fish farm. Its basin occupies part of a marshy floodplain, and the water level varies by about 2 m over the year.
The reservoir is accessible by small rural roads and paths that lead to the water's edge without difficulty. Visitors should wear appropriate footwear for walking along the banks and be prepared for open, exposed terrain with minimal shade.
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