Lake Konsu

Lake Konsu
Konsu järv (Estonian)
Lake Konsu
Coordinates59°13′N 27°34′E / 59.217°N 27.567°E / 59.217; 27.567
Basin countriesEstonia
Max. length2,130 meters (6,990 ft)
Surface area150.0 hectares (371 acres)
Average depth4.8 meters (16 ft)
Max. depth11.0 meters (36.1 ft)
Water volume7,214,000 cubic meters (254,800,000 cu ft)
Shore length19,710 meters (31,860 ft)
Surface elevation40.7 meters (134 ft)
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Lake Konsu (Estonian: Konsu järv, also Konsa järv, Kontsu järv, Kontso järv, Suur Kongojärv, or Suur Konsu järv) is a lake in Estonia. It is located in the village of Konsu in Alutaguse Parish, Ida-Viru County. The water of Lake Konsu is piped to the Ahtme Power Plant, 12 kilometers (7.5 mi) to the northwest, where it is used as cooling water.

Physical description

The lake has an area of 150.0 hectares (371 acres). The lake has an average depth of 4.8 meters (16 ft) and a maximum depth of 11.0 meters (36.1 ft). It is 2,130 meters (6,990 ft) long, and its shoreline measures 9,710 meters (31,860 ft). It has a volume of 7,214,000 cubic meters (254,800,000 cu ft).[1]

References

  1. ^ "Konsu järv". Veekogud. Tallinn: Keskkonnaagentuur. Retrieved December 13, 2025.

See also