Lake Arenal Dam - Costa Rica
N 10° 28.557 W 084° 45.700
16P E 745004 N 1158906
Lake Arenal is a reservoir in Costa Rica formed by enlarging an existing small lake of the same name by the completion of the Lake Arenal Dam in 1979.
Waymark Code: WM2Q3D
Location: Costa Rica
Date Posted: 12/05/2007
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Lake Arenal is Costa Rica's largest lake. In 1979, Lake Arenal was enlarged to 3 times its original size to form a basin for the hydroelectric project that now produces 70% of Costa Rica's electricity with an area of 85.5km (33 sq. miles). Water depth generally varies between 100 and 200 feet.
Many year-round activities are offered on and around the lake, including windsurfing, fishing, boat tours, boat shortcut to the Monteverde Cloud Forest, kayaking, horseback riding, and mountain biking along the shore.
Waterway where the dam is located: Lake Arenal
Main use of the Water Dam: Hydroelectric Power Production
Material used in the structure: embankment
Fishing Allowed: yes
Motor Sports Allowed: yes
Height of Dam: Not listed
Date built: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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