Lago di Ledro
| Lago di Ledro | |
|---|---|
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| Location | Trentino |
| Coordinates | 45°52′36″N 10°45′2″E / 45.87667°N 10.75056°ECoordinates: 45°52′36″N 10°45′2″E / 45.87667°N 10.75056°E |
| Primary inflows | Massangla, Assat di Pieve, Assat di Pur |
| Primary outflows | Ponale |
| Basin countries | Italy |
| Max. length | 8.9 kilometres (5.5 mi) |
| Surface area | 2.187 km2 (0.844 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 35 metres (115 ft) |
| Max. depth | 48 metres (157 ft) |
| Shore length1 | 8.9 kilometres (5.5 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 655 m (2,149 ft) |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Lago di Ledro is a lake in Trentino, northern Italy. The lake is at an elevation of 655 metres (2,149 ft), and its surface area is 2.187 km2 (0.844 sq mi).
Lake Ledro is reputed to be one of the cleanest lakes in Trentino and during the summer it reaches a temperature of 24 °C (75 °F), attracting tourist with ita four beaches.
History
The origin of Lake Ledro is from a morainal bank during the fourth glacial era. Since 1929, the lake level is maintained to suit the energy requirements of the hydroelectric power station of Riva del Garda that uses the water of the lake to produce electricity.
The Lake's water sources are mainly underneath the lake. There are also tributaries torrents (Massangla, Assat of Pur, and Assat of Pieve), although these are dry for most of the year.
Lake Ledro is the site of an archaeological area situated on the east river flowing into the lake. The area was discovered when the level of the lake was lowered to supply the hydroelectric plant being built at Riva del Garda. This archaeological site is one of the most important in Europe for evidencing the extent and wealth of the manufactures of its time.
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