Sembuwatta Lake ( sinhala: සෙම්ඹුවත්ත ) is a tourist attraction situated at Elkaduwa in the Matale District of Sri Lanka, adjacent to the Campbell's Lane Forest Reserve. Sembuwatta Lake is a man-made lake created from natural spring water. Alongside the lake is a natural swimming pool.
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Sembuwatta Lake සෙම්ඹුවත්ත වැව செம்புவத்தை குளம் | |
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![]() Sembuwatta Lake | |
![]() ![]() Sembuwatta Lake සෙම්ඹුවත්ත වැව செம்புவத்தை குளம் | |
Location | Elkaduwa |
Coordinates | 7°26′13″N 80°41′59″E |
Type | Reservoir |
Basin countries | Sri Lanka |
Max. depth | 9–12 m (30–39 ft) |
Surface elevation | 1,074 m (3,524 ft) |
Sembuwatta Lake is believed to be 9 m (30 ft) to 12 m (39 ft) deep. Currently the lake belongs to the Elkaduwa Plantations and produces electricity for the nearby villagers.
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