Lake Verevi

Lake Verevi
Verevi järv (Estonian)
Lake Verevi is located in Estonia
Lake Verevi
Lake Verevi
LocationElva, Tartu County, Estonia
Coordinates58°13′52″N 26°24′20″E / 58.23111°N 26.40556°E / 58.23111; 26.40556
TypeEutrophic
Primary inflowsKäo Creek
Primary outflowsKavilda River (to Emajõgi)
Catchment area110 hectares (270 acres)
Basin countriesEstonia
Max. length930 meters (3,050 ft)
Max. width320 meters (1,050 ft)
Surface area12.4 hectares (31 acres)
Average depth3.3 meters (11 ft)
Max. depth10.4 meters (34 ft)
Water volume414,000 cubic meters (14,600,000 cu ft)
Shore length12,610 meters (8,560 ft)
Surface elevation49.7 meters (163 ft)
SettlementsElva
References[1]
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Lake Verevi (Estonian: Verevi järv, also known as Elva järv or Elva Suurjärv) is a lake in southern Estonia. It is located in the town of Elva.

Physical description

The lake has an area of 12.4 hectares (31 acres). The lake has an average depth of 3.3 meters (11 ft) and a maximum depth of 10.4 meters (34 ft). It is 930 meters (3,050 ft) long, and its shoreline measures 2,610 meters (8,560 ft). It has a volume of 414,000 cubic meters (14,600,000 cu ft).[1]

Facilities

There is one main dock, which has two slides (a red one and a blue one), side by side. The big dock has an enclosed area used specifically for swimming. There is a smaller dock about 40 ft. out, which has two diving boards. Nearby there is a life guard house, with first aid and other necessities. There is a lot of tourist attraction during the summer time, with its beautiful area and surrounding forests.[citation needed]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Verevi järv". Veekogud. Tallinn: Keskkonnaagentuur. Retrieved 8 February 2026.