Kardzhali Reservoir

General data

Water type: Artificial lake
Progression: Arda (Maritsa tributary) -> Maritsa (Evros) -> Aegean Sea -> Mediterranean Sea -> Atlantic Ocean -> Planet Earth
Climates: Temperate
Continents: Europe
Countries: Bulgaria

Description

The Kardzhali Reservoir is a reservoir formed by the Kardzhali Dam, situated less than 1 km to the west of the town of Kardzhali in Kardzhali Province, Bulgaria. It is the second largest reservoir by volume in the country. The dam was constructed between 1957 and 1963 and was commissioned into service in the year of its completion. The reservoir has water catchment area of 1182 km2 and maximum volume of 539.9 million m3. When it is filled to its maximum capacity the reservoir covers are of 16.07 km2 and its surface has elevation of 324.3 meters above the sea level. The Hydroelectric Power Plant is situated at the foot of the dam. The reservoir was recently seeded artificially with European perch. The fish was taken from the Ovcharitsa reservoir.

Perciformes - Perches

European perch (Perca fluviatilis)

Cypriniformes - Carps

Common carp (Cyprinus carpio)

Bream (Abramis brama)

Siluriformes - Catfishes

Wels catfish (Silurus glanis)

Catches