Plan d'eau de Rustrel, lake in France

The Rustrel plan d'eau is an artificial lake created to store water for agricultural and emergency purposes in the commune of Rustrel. The body of water is fed by natural streams and serves as a key water supply for the surrounding region.

Construction of the lake was completed in 1994 by the Rustrel municipality and later transferred to departmental management under Canal de Provence. The project was designed to secure long-term water supply for regional agricultural needs.

The lake is not for swimming: bathing is banned for lack of suitable facilities, but fishing is permitted. Its outfall feeds the nearby Dôa, and the water is non-potable, reserved for irrigation and, if needed, firefighting.

Emergency vehicles including fire trucks and helicopters can access the lake to collect water during fire season. Visitor access may vary depending on local regulations or maintenance needs at any given time.

The lake holds 200,000 m³ of water, six metres deep at its centre, and its outflow feeds the nearby Dôa stream. Swimming is banned for lack of suitable facilities, but fishing is permitted.