Lago di Gerosa, bacino idrico artificiale in Italia centrale
Lago di Gerosa is an artificial reservoir in the Apennines near Montemonaco, situated about 650 meters above sea level and fed primarily by the Aso River. The basin extends roughly two kilometers in length and up to 400 meters in width, surrounded by green forests and rolling hills.
The reservoir was constructed during the 1980s with the dam completed in 1983, intended to provide water during dry seasons. The Aso River, flowing from the slopes of Mount Vettore, has filled the basin since then, with the lake extending across borders of three municipalities.
The lake was created in the 1980s as an artificial basin and now marks a boundary between three municipalities. Its water serves the local community for drinking supply and aerial firefighting operations, making it integral to daily life in the region.
A simple road from Comunanza leads through peaceful forest to the lake, where you can find beaches, walking paths, and boating options. The area offers restaurants and small guest houses nearby where you can stay and enjoy local food.
The lake bottom is filled with old trees and ruins left behind when the reservoir was created, lying submerged beneath the waters. This hidden past serves as a reminder of how the landscape was reshaped for modern water needs.
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