Oberaarsee

Reservoir in Guttannen, Canton of Bern
46°33′N 8°16′E / 46.550°N 8.267°E / 46.550; 8.267TypereservoirCatchment area19.4 km2 (7.5 sq mi)Basin countriesSwitzerlandMax. length2.8 km (1.7 mi)Surface area1.47 km2 (0.57 sq mi)Max. depth90 m (300 ft)Surface elevation2,303 m (7,556 ft)Map

Oberaarsee is a hydroelectric reservoir in the Grimsel area, part of the municipality of Guttannen, Switzerland. Its surface area is 1.47 km2 (0.57 sq mi). The Oberaar dam was completed in 1953, and is operated by Kraftwerke Oberhasli. It is drained by the Oberaarbach, which flows into the Grimselsee.

The Oberaar glacier is located west of the lake.

See also

References

  • Media related to Oberaarsee at Wikimedia Commons
  • Lake Oberaar


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