Batak Reservoir
| Batak Reservoir | |
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| Location | Rhodope Mountains |
| Coordinates | 41°58′16″N 24°11′27″E / 41.97111°N 24.19083°E |
| Type | dam |
| Primary outflows | Matnitsa river |
| Catchment area | 432 km2 (167 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Bulgaria |
| Surface area | 22 km2 (8.5 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 35 m (115 ft) <dam height> |
| Water volume | 310 hm3 (1.1×1010 cu ft) |
| Surface elevation | 1,107 m (3,632 ft) |
| Settlements | Tsigov Chark |
The Batak Dam (Bulgarian: язовир Батак) is located in the Rhodope Mountains and is the third largest in Bulgaria. It attracts many tourists and fishermen, and the resort Tsigov Chark was built on its shore. The lake is situated just above the historic town of the same name.
There is a hydro-electric power plant at Batak, and it is close to Pazardzhik and Plovdiv.
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