Kulun Lake
| Kulun Lake | |
|---|---|
Kulun Lake Kulun Lake | |
| Location | Osh Region |
| Coordinates | 40°32′34″N 74°19′06″E / 40.54278°N 74.31833°E |
| Catchment area | 144 km2 (56 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Kyrgyzstan |
| Max. length | 4.6 km (2.9 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.7 km (0.43 mi) |
| Surface area | 3.25 km2 (1.25 sq mi) |
| Water volume | 118×106 m3 (96,000 acre⋅ft) |
| Surface elevation | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) |
Kulun Lake (Kyrgyz: Кулун көлү) is a rock-dammed mountain lake on the southwestern slope of Fergana Range, located in Kara-Kulja District, Osh Region of Kyrgyzstan. It lies at the head of the Kulun River, a right tributary of the Tar River. The lake is 4.6 km (2.9 mi) long and 0.7 km (0.43 mi) wide. Its basin is situated at an elevation of 2,856 m (9,370 ft) above sea level. The water is clear and fresh. The lake was formed as a result of a landslide damming the Kulun Valley. The dam is 120 m (390 ft) high, 500 m (1,600 ft) wide, and 200 m (660 ft) long. The northern and southern slopes are steep (60°), surrounded by rugged cliffs. The surroundings are very picturesque: pine forests grow on the northern slopes of the surrounding mountains, while juniper forests cover the southern slopes.[1][2]
References
- ^ Атлас Кыргызской Республики [Atlas of Kyrgyz Republic] (in Russian). Bishkek: Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyz SSR. 1987. p. 156.
- ^ "Кулун көлү" [Kulun Lake] (PDF). Кыргызстандын Географиясы [Geography of Kyrgyzstan] (in Kyrgyz). Bishkek. 2004. p. 218.
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