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Reservoir in Ferden, Valais
Stausee Ferden
Stausee Ferden is located in Canton of ValaisStausee FerdenStausee FerdenShow map of Canton of ValaisStausee Ferden is located in SwitzerlandStausee FerdenStausee FerdenShow map of SwitzerlandStausee Ferden is located in AlpsStausee FerdenStausee FerdenShow map of Alps
LocationFerden, Valais
Coordinates46°23′16″N 7°45′26″E / 46.38778°N 7.75722°E / 46.38778; 7.75722
Typereservoir
Primary inflowsLonza
Primary outflowsLonza
Catchment area139.2 km (53.7 sq mi)
Basin countriesSwitzerland
Surface area10.6 ha (26 acres)
Water volume1.89 million cubic metres (1,530 acre⋅ft)
Residence time36 hours
Surface elevation1,311 m (4,301 ft)

Stausee Ferden ("Ferden reservoir") is a reservoir on the Lonza river at Ferden, Valais, Switzerland. Its surface area is 10.6 ha (26 acres).

The lake has the shortest lake retention time in the world.

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