Bateti Lake
Bateti Lake (Georgian: ბატეთის ტბა, translit.: bat'etis t'ba) is a landslide lake on Batetistskali River located near village Kodmani in the valley of Dzama river, Kareli Municipality, in Shida Kartli region of Georgia, at 1313 metres above sea level.[1] The water area of the lake is only 0.02 km². Maximal depth is 12 meters.[2] [3]
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| Coordinates | 41°53′46″N 43°46′06″E |
| Native name | ბატეთის ტბა |
| Primary outflows | spring |
| Catchment area | 5 km2 (1.9 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Georgia |
| Surface area | 0.02 km2 (0.0077 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Max. depth | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Water volume | 0.14 km3 (0.034 cu mi) |
| Surface elevation | 1,313 m (4,308 ft) |
Fauna
Lake is habitat of near-threatened species of newt (Ommatotriton ophryticus).
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References
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- Monasteries of Dzama Gorge and Bateti Lake Georgiantour.com
- Georgian Soviet Encyclopedia I. Apkhazava, V. 2, p. 228, 1977
- Bateti Lake in Winter vs. in Autumn Georgia Journal
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