Lac de Pannecière, Water reservoir in Morvan region, France
The Pannecière reservoir extends over 5.2 square kilometers with a maximum depth of 48 meters and stores 82.5 million cubic meters of water.
The construction of this reservoir started in 1937 following the 1910 Seine flood, paused during World War II, and reached completion in December 1949.
Two former settlements, Pelus and Blaisy, now rest beneath the water, with their remains visible during periodic reservoir draining operations.
The reservoir regulates water flow in the Yonne River system, preventing floods downstream and maintaining water levels during dry seasons.
The dam structure features multiple arches and buttresses, stretching 352 meters across the valley with a maximum height of 49 meters.
Location: Chaumard
Elevation above the sea: 320 m
Address: Lac de Pannecière, 58120 Chaumard, France 58120 Chaumard
GPS coordinates: 47.15417,3.89556
Latest update: July 1, 2025 11:15
The Burgundy-Franche-Comté region contains several major lakes of various origins. Lake Saint-Point stretches 6 kilometers in length and ranks as France's second largest natural lake. Lake Vouglans covers 1500 hectares, forming a reservoir along the Ain gorge. The Jura area features ancient natural lakes such as Lake Chalain, formed thousands of years ago. The Belvédère des 4 Lacs provides a viewpoint overlooking the Jura lakes. In the Morvan, historic reservoirs like Lac des Settons enable water activities. The reservoirs of the Canal de Bourgogne reflect the region's waterway heritage. Many of these bodies of water offer swimming facilities and equipment for water sports. The lakes are distributed across different natural landscapes of the region, from the Morvan to the Jura mountains.
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