Moldevatnet

Moldevatnet (Lake Molde) is the main reservoir and water supply for the city of Molde in Molde Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway.[1] The 19-hectare (47-acre) lake is the source of the river Moldeelva and it is located about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) north of the city, and the north end lies about 200 metres (660 ft) southeast of the border with Fræna Municipality.

Moldevatnet
LocationMøre og Romsdal
Coordinates62°46′33″N 07°11′02″E
TypeReservoir
Primary outflowsMoldeelva
Catchment areaMoldemarka
Basin countriesNorway
Max. length835 metres (2,740 ft)
Max. width350 metres (1,150 ft)
Surface area0.19 square kilometres (0.073 sq mi)
Surface elevation343 metres (1,125 ft)

See also

  • List of lakes in Norway

References

  1. "Moldevatnet" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 2010-11-08.


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