Lake Verevi
| Lake Verevi | |
|---|---|
| Verevi järv (Estonian) | |
| Location | Elva, Tartu County, Estonia |
| Coordinates | 58°13′52″N 26°24′20″E / 58.23111°N 26.40556°E |
| Type | Eutrophic |
| Primary inflows | Käo Creek |
| Primary outflows | Kavilda River (to Emajõgi) |
| Catchment area | 110 hectares (270 acres) |
| Basin countries | Estonia |
| Max. length | 930 meters (3,050 ft) |
| Max. width | 320 meters (1,050 ft) |
| Surface area | 12.4 hectares (31 acres) |
| Average depth | 3.3 meters (11 ft) |
| Max. depth | 10.4 meters (34 ft) |
| Water volume | 414,000 cubic meters (14,600,000 cu ft) |
| Shore length1 | 2,610 meters (8,560 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 49.7 meters (163 ft) |
| Settlements | Elva |
| 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
- Lake Arbi, another lake in Elva
- List of lakes of Estonia
References
- ^ a b "Verevi järv". Veekogud. Tallinn: Keskkonnaagentuur. Retrieved 8 February 2026.