Iskar Reservoir

Location show on map

Dolni Pasarel

  • Category: dams
  • Section: Dams Power - Hydro
The Iskar Reservoir (язовир „Искър“) is the largest reservoir in Bulgaria. It is situated on the Iskar River and provides 2/3 of the water for the capital Sofia, also being used for producing hydroelectricity.

The reservoir has a total volume of 673 million m3, of which 580 million are in use and the rest is reserve. The reservoir has a drainage basin of 1,046 km² and is 25 km long. It is situated at 820 m above sea level, its dam being 204 m long and 76 m high.

Reviews about Iskar Reservoir Add comment

We have no opinion yet :(
Be the first to add a review!
Your opinion
#0
Share your impressions... write something about the place...

Location on map / How to get there

Weather nearby
Today (29 March)
current weather in this location
17.2 ° C
7.4 ° (min)     20.4 ° (max)
0 mm
2.1 m/s
1017 hPa
Tomorrow (30 March)
Tomorrow weather in this location
20.5 ° C
8.7 ° (min)     21.6 ° (max)
0 mm
2 m/s
1016 hPa
Show forecast for 14 days Source: openweathermap.org
Our website uses cookies to provide you with services at the highest level and for statistical and advertising purposes. By using this site, you agree to the use of cookies, more details in our cookies policy. Close