Bassin de Saint-Ferréol, Artificial lake in Haute-Garonne, France.
The Bassin de Saint-Ferréol extends across 67 hectares, featuring a stone dam with a length of 780 meters and a height of 32 meters.
Engineer Pierre-Paul Riquet constructed this reservoir between 1667 and 1672 to supply water to the Canal du Midi throughout all seasons.
The reservoir forms part of the Canal du Midi UNESCO World Heritage site, representing a major achievement in 17th-century hydraulic engineering.
The lake offers supervised swimming from June to September, with designated areas for fishing and water activities throughout the year.
The dam includes a stone vaulted tunnel running through its base, enabling both water extraction and silt removal for maintenance purposes.
Location: Haute-Garonne
Address: Bassin de Saint-Ferréol, France
GPS coordinates: 43.43703,2.02530
Latest update: July 1, 2025 15:12
The lakes of Occitanie, located between the Pyrenees and Massif Central, consist of both natural and artificial water bodies. The natural lakes are mainly found at high altitudes in the Pyrenees, formed by glacial activity. The artificial lakes, created by dams, serve as water reservoirs and host water activities. This region features notable lakes such as Salagou with its red rocks, Lac d'Oô with its 300-meter waterfall, and Lac de Gaube facing Vignemale.
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