Lago di Vogorno

Lago di Vogorno
Location Ticino
Coordinates 46°12′N 8°51′E / 46.200°N 8.850°E / 46.200; 8.850Coordinates: 46°12′N 8°51′E / 46.200°N 8.850°E / 46.200; 8.850
Type reservoir
Primary inflows Verzasca
Primary outflows Verzasca
Catchment area 233 km2 (90 sq mi)
Basin countries Switzerland
Surface area 1.68 km2 (0.65 sq mi)
Max. depth 204 m (669 ft)
Water volume 105 million cubic metres (85,000 acre⋅ft)
Surface elevation 470 m (1,540 ft)

Lago di Vogorno is a reservoir near Tenero, in Ticino, Switzerland. The reservoir on the Verzasca river is formed by the Verzasca Dam, built 1961-1965. The water surface area is 1.68 km2 (0.65 sq mi).


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