Lake Qaraoun, Artificial lake in Beqaa Valley, Lebanon.
Lake Qaraoun spans 1,190 hectares with a concrete dam reaching 61 meters in height, storing 220 million cubic meters of water from Litani River.
The construction of El Qaraoun Dam in 1959 created Lebanon's largest freshwater reservoir, transforming the regional water management system.
Archaeological discoveries near Lake Qaraoun reveal Neolithic settlements with specialized flint tool production, indicating early human civilization in the region.
The lake supports three hydroelectric power stations generating 190 megawatts while providing irrigation water for 28,500 hectares of agricultural land.
The reservoir functions as a seasonal habitat for 20,000 migratory birds, including endangered species like ferruginous ducks and greater spotted eagles.
Location: Beqaa Governorate
Elevation above the sea: 830 m
GPS coordinates: 33.57250,35.69750
Latest update: May 11, 2025 14:23
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