Lago di Robièi

Lago di Robièi is a lake in Ticino, Switzerland. The reservoir has a volume of 6,700,000 cubic metres (5,400 acre⋅ft) and a surface area of 24 ha (59 acres). It is located at an elevation of 1,940 metres (6,360 ft) near Lago dei Cavagnöö and Lago del Zött.

Lago di Robièi
Lago di Robièi is located in Canton of Ticino
Lago di Robièi
Lago di Robièi
Lago di Robièi is located in Switzerland
Lago di Robièi
Lago di Robièi
Lago di Robièi is located in Alps
Lago di Robièi
Lago di Robièi
LocationTicino
Coordinates46°26′44″N 8°31′1″E
Typereservoir
Catchment area1.52 km2 (0.59 sq mi)
Basin countriesSwitzerland
Surface area0.24 km2 (0.093 sq mi)
Max. depth50 m (160 ft)
Surface elevation1,940 m (6,360 ft)

The reservoir can be reached by following the road through the Maggia Valley to Bignasco and proceeding to San Carlo. From San Carlo, an aerial tramway leads to the dam 900 metres (3,000 ft) above.

The dam was completed in 1967.

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