Lai da Marmorera

      Lai da Marmorera
      Switzerland-Lake Marmorera.jpg
      Location Grisons
      Coordinates 46°29′59″N 9°38′13″E / 46.49972°N 9.63694°E / 46.49972; 9.63694Coordinates: 46°29′59″N 9°38′13″E / 46.49972°N 9.63694°E / 46.49972; 9.63694
      Type reservoir
      Primary inflows Julia River
      Primary outflows Julia River
      Catchment area 89.0 km²
      Basin countries Switzerland
      Max. length 2.6 km
      Surface area 1.41 km²
      Max. depth 65 m
      Surface elevation 1,680 m
      Settlements Marmorera

      Lai da Marmorera is a reservoir in the Grisons, Switzerland. It is part of the Parc Ela nature park.

      The lake with a surface area of 1.41 km² formed after the completion of the Marmorera dam in 1954 when the old village of Marmorera was flooded. The village was rebuilt above the lake.

      SUBA diver in the lake Lai da Marmorera

      The lake is flanked on one side by the route of the Julier Pass.

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      Last modified on 26 February 2013, at 06:40