Location Schwyz Primary outflows Wägitaler Aa Surface area 4.18 km (1.61 sq mi) Area 4.18 km² Primary outflow Wägitaler Aa | Type artificial lake Basin countries Switzerland Surface elevation 900 m Catchment area 42.7 km² Cities Innerthal | |
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Primary inflows Similar Sihlsee, Mutteristock, Zindlenspitz, Gross Aubrig, Alps | ||
Wägitalersee is an artificial lake in Wägital, a valley in the canton of Schwyz, Switzerland. The lake is surrounded by the mountains Gross Aubrig, Fluebrig, Zindlenspitz, Brünnelistock and Bockmattli. The reservoir is located in the municipality of Innerthal.
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Map of W%C3%A4gitalersee, 8858 Innerthal, Switzerland
The old village of Innerthal was flooded in 1924 when the dam Schräh was constructed. A new village was built on the current lake.
EconomyEdit
The primary economical purpose of the Wägitalersee is to serve as reservoir for pumped-storage hydroelectricity. The power plant and the reservoir dam became operational in 1924, thereby creating the Wägitalersee. The power plant is operated by NOK Wägital / AG Kraftwerk Wägital and produces approximately 120 million kWh of energy per year.
Besides the above industrial purpose, the lake is very popular as a (nearby) recreational area for families, hikers, nature lovers and especially fishermen. The waterside is easily accessible on foot and also by car (in certain areas).