Lake Der-Chantecoq
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| Area | 48 |
|---|---|
| Catchment area | 2900 |
| Max. depth | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Water volume | 350 hm3 (280,000 acre⋅ft) |
| Fish | Common carp |
| Northern pike | |
| Zander | |
| European perch | |
| Tench | |
| Cities | Giffaumont-Champaubert |
| Saint-Dizier | |
| Vitry-le-François | |
| Sainte-Marie-du-Lac-Nuisement | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2603127 |
About Lake Der-Chantecoq
Lake Der-Chantecoq is situated close to the commune of Saint-Dizier in the departments of Marne and Haute-Marne. It is the largest artificial lake in Western Europe, covering 48 km² with 350 million m³ of water. The lake is named after the Der plain, in which it is located, and the submerged village Chantecoq.
