Lago di Bilancino, Artificial lake in Barberino di Mugello, Italy

Lago di Bilancino is an artificial lake near Barberino di Mugello in Tuscany, created by a dam on the Sieve River. It lies at 252 m and covers about 5 km². The dam, a bastion with terraced grass slopes and inspection walkways, defines the south-eastern edge; the guard house and intake tower, designed by Angelo Villa, are linked by a metal footbridge.

The water body was created in the late 1990s through dam construction on the Sieve River to improve water management for the region. The project helped reduce flooding risks for the nearby city of Florence.

The northeast section houses the Gabbianello WWF nature preserve, which provides shelter to migratory birds passing through the region including cranes, storks, geese, and flamingos. This part of the lake serves as a crucial stopover point for species traveling between their winter and breeding grounds.

The lake is easily accessible from the Barberino di Mugello highway exit and offers sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, and fishing opportunities throughout the year. The beaches and recreation areas are well-organized and simple to navigate on foot.

The intake tower and guard house were designed by architect Angelo Villa after his 1987 appointment; his 1988 project was approved at once. Built from July 1991 and finished on 21 February 1996, they use fair-faced concrete, glass and industrial steel profiles, joined by a metal footbridge of 16 Vierendeel-type beam spans.