Silvretta Reservoir

Silvretta Reservoir
Silvretta-Stausee (German)
The Silvretta Reservoir, 2009
Silvretta Reservoir
Silvretta Reservoir
LocationSilvretta Alps
Vorarlberg, Austria
Coordinates46°54′27″N 10°05′35″E / 46.9075°N 10.093056°E / 46.9075; 10.093056
TypeReservoir
Basin countriesAustria
Surface area1.3 km2 (0.50 sq mi)
Max. depth80 metres (260 ft)
Water volume38.6 million cubic metres (1.02×1010 US gal)
Surface elevation2,000 m (6,600 ft)
Location
Interactive map of Silvretta Reservoir

The Silvretta Reservoir is a reservoir in the Silvretta Alps in the province of Vorarlberg, Austria. It is located approximately 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) above sea level and covers an area of 1.3 square kilometres (0.50 sq mi). Along with the Vermunt Reservoir, it is responsible for feeding the Obervermuntwerk II pumped-storage power plant.