Wägitalersee

Wägitalersee
Wägitalersee
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Location	Schwyz
Coordinates	47°5′22″N 8°55′16″E / 47.08944°N 8.92111°E / 47.08944; 8.92111Coordinates: 47°5′22″N 8°55′16″E / 47.08944°N 8.92111°E / 47.08944; 8.92111
Type	artificial lake
Primary inflows	,
Primary outflows
Catchment area	42.7 km2 (16.5 sq mi)
Basin countries	Switzerland
Surface area	4.18 km2 (1.61 sq mi)
Max. depth	65 m (213 ft)
Surface elevation	900 m (3,000 ft)
Settlements	Innerthal

Wägitalersee is an artificial lake in , a valley in the canton of Schwyz, Switzerland. The lake is surrounded by the mountains Gross Aubrig, Fluebrig, Zindlenspitz, Brünnelistock and . The reservoir is located in the municipality of Innerthal.

The old village of Innerthal was flooded in 1924 when the dam Schräh was constructed. A new village was built on the current lake.

Economy[]

The primary economical purpose of the Wägitalersee is to serve as reservoir for pumped-storage hydroelectricity. The power plant and the reservoir dam became operational in 1924, thereby creating the Wägitalersee. The power plant is operated by NOK Wägital / AG Kraftwerk Wägital and produces approximately 120 million kWh of energy per year.^[1]

Besides the above industrial purpose, the lake is very popular as a (nearby) recreational area for families, hikers, nature lovers and especially fishermen. The waterside is easily accessible on foot and also by car (in certain areas).

See also[]

• List of lakes of Switzerland
• List of mountain lakes of Switzerland

References[]

External links[]

• Powerplant Operator: NOK Wägital / AG Kraftwerk Wägital
• Wägitalersee fishing and boat rental homepage
• Media related to Wägitalersee at Wikimedia Commons

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