Bannalpsee
Encyclopedia
Bannalpsee is a lake
in Nidwalden
, Switzerland
. Its surface area is 16 ha. The construction of the reservoir
was decided in 1934 and completed in 1937. The reservoir is operated by Elektrizitätswerk Nidwalden.
Lake
A lake is a body of relatively still fresh or salt water of considerable size, localized in a basin, that is surrounded by land. Lakes are inland and not part of the ocean and therefore are distinct from lagoons, and are larger and deeper than ponds. Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams,...
in Nidwalden
Nidwalden
Nidwalden is a canton of Switzerland. It is located in the centre of Switzerland. The population is 40,287 of which 4,046 are foreigners. The capital is Stans.-History:...
, Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
. Its surface area is 16 ha. The construction of the reservoir
Reservoir
A reservoir , artificial lake or dam is used to store water.Reservoirs may be created in river valleys by the construction of a dam or may be built by excavation in the ground or by conventional construction techniques such as brickwork or cast concrete.The term reservoir may also be used to...
was decided in 1934 and completed in 1937. The reservoir is operated by Elektrizitätswerk Nidwalden.
External links
- Swissdams: Bannalp
- Fabienne Künzli: