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Karpovka Reservoir |
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Karpovka Reservoir
a reservoir formed in 1952 on the Karpovka River in Volgograd Oblast, RSFSR. It is the largest reservoir on the V. I. Lenin Volga-Don Ship Canal. Area, 42 sq km; volume, 0.16 cubic km; length, 15 km; maximum width, 3.2 km; average depth, 4 m. Its level fluctuates within a range of 1 m. With the aid of pumping stations, the Karpovka Reservoir regulates flow on a seasonal basis. Created for transportation purposes, the reservoir is also used for irrigation and water supply. Bream, pike-perch, common carp, zope (Abramis bailerus), and pike are fished commercially. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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