Type reservoir Max. length 2.8 km (1.7 mi) Max. depth 90 m (300 ft) Area 147 ha Catchment area 19.4 km² | Basin countries Switzerland Surface area 1.47 km (0.57 sq mi) Surface elevation 2,303 m Length 2.8 km | |
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Location Guttannen, Canton of Berne Similar Oberaargletscher, Grimselsee, Räterichsbodensee, Alps, Gelmersee | ||
Oberaarsee is a hydroelectric reservoir in the Grimsel area, part of the municipality of Guttannen, Switzerland. Its surface area is 1.47 km2 (0.57 sq mi). The Oberaar dam was completed in 1953, and is operated by Kraftwerke Oberhasli. It is drained by the Oberaarbach, which flows into the Grimselsee.
Map of Oberaarsee, 3864 Guttannen, Switzerland
The Oberaar glacier is located west of the lake.
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