Lake Karakiz

General data

Name: Lake Karakiz
Water system: Mediterranean Sea
Water type: Artificial lake
Progression: Tomuk Creek -> Mediterranean Sea -> Atlantic Ocean -> Planet Earth
Climates: Subtropical
Continents: Asia
Countries: Turkey

Description

Karakız Lake (Turkish: Karakız Göleti) is an artificial pond in Mersin Province, Turkey. The lake was formed in 1998. It is on Toros Mountains in the rural area of Erdemli district. Its main water source is Karakız Creek. It is at the east of the village Hacıalanı which actually is a yayla (summer resort). Distance to Erdemli is 49 kilometres and to Mersin is 65 kilometres. The bird’s flight distance to Mediterranean coast is 27 kilometres. The longer dimension of the lake which is in north to south direction is about 1,500 metres. The surface altitude is about 1,530 metres. The total water capacity is 3,240,000 cubic metres. The lake discharges to Tömük Creek. The lake is used for irrigation. It is also a popular picnic and fishing area.

Lake Karakiz

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