Lake Tarnița (Romanian: Lacul Tarnița) is a reservoir located in Cluj County, Romania, between the communes of Râșca, Mărișel and Gilău, west of Cluj-Napoca. Covering some 215 ha,[1] with a length of close to 9 km and a maximum depth of over 70 m, it is a popular tourist destination. Water from the Someșul Cald River flows into the reservoir. A 97 m high dam was completed in 1974.[2]
Lake Tarnița | |
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Location | Romania |
Coordinates | 46°43′16″N 23°16′41″E |
Type | artificial lake |
Primary inflows | Someșul Cald River |
Primary outflows | Someșul Cald River |
Basin countries | Romania |
Max. length | 9 km (5.6 mi) |
Surface area | 2.15 km2 (0.83 sq mi) |
Max. depth | 70 m (230 ft) |
Water volume | 0.074 km3 (60,000 acre⋅ft) |
Surface elevation | 620 m (2,030 ft) |
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