Váh Oxbow Lake (Komárno)
| Váh Oxbow Lake | |
|---|---|
| Mrtve rameno Váhu | |
Bank view of Váh Oxbow in Komárno | |
| Location | Komárno Slovakia |
| Coordinates | 47°46′54.8″N 18°7′26″E / 47.781889°N 18.12389°E |
| Part of | Váh |
| Max. length | 1.47 km (0.91 mi) |
| Surface area | 239 m2 (2,570 sq ft) |
| Average depth | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Max. depth | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 110 m (360 ft) |
| Settlements | Komárno |
| Location | |
Interactive map of Váh Oxbow Lake | |
The Váh Oxbow Lake (Slovak: Mŕtve rameno Váhu, Hungarian: Holtvág, colloquially also Mrtvák) is a body of water located north of Komárno, Slovakia. It was formed in 1973 by damming a branch of the Váh River, creating a separated oxbow lake.
A regulated dam controls the mouth of the Komárno Canal, and another dam at the outlet prevents direct swimming access to the Váh River.[1]
Usage and Environment
The lake and its surrounding island serve as a popular recreational area for residents of Komárno.
Facilities include:
- A boat rental service and public beach
- The Kormorán Komárno Tourist Club
- The Poseidon Komárno Diving Club
- Several restaurants and a cottage zone
The area is also home to nutria (Myocastor coypus), an invasive rodent species likely introduced from cage breeding.[2]
The oxbow is bordered by Apáli Island, a designated National Nature Reserve, and is surrounded by wetlands and floodplain forests, contributing to its ecological significance
See also
References
- ^ "Mŕtve rameno Váhu – Komarno" (in Slovak). Retrieved 2025-11-29.
- ^ "Chovali ich na mäso a kožušinu. Na Slovensku sa im zapáčilo aj vo voľnej prírode". www.noviny.sk (in Slovak). 2019-01-13. Retrieved 2025-11-29.