Kaunissaare Reservoir Explained

Kaunissaare Reservoir
Location:Anija Parish, Harju County, Estonia
Pushpin Map:Estonia
Type:Reservoir
Inflow:Jägala River, Mulkoja, Aavoja-Kaunissaare Canal
Outflow:Jägala River, Jägala–Pirita Canal
Basin Countries:Estonia
Date-Built:1980
Date-Flooded:1984
Islands:2
Cities:Kaunissaare
Part Of:Tallinn water supply system
Agency:Tallinna Vesi
Residence Time:3-5 weeks

Kaunissaare Reservoir is located on Jägala river in Kaunissaare Village, Anija Parish, Harju County, Estonia, near Kehra.

The reservoir is part of the Tallinn water supply system and is connected to Pirita, Soodla and Aavoja rivers via canals.

The area of the reservoir is, average depth is and maximum depth is .[1]

History

The construction of the reservoir took place between 1980 and 1984.[2]

A fish passage was built between the reservoir and downstream Jägala river in 2015.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kaunissaare veehoidla. 2021-02-04. keskkonnaportaal.ee. et.
  2. Web site: Veekogu: Kaunissaare veehoidla VEE2002440. 2021-02-05. infoleht.keskkonnainfo.ee. et.
  3. Web site: Koppelmaa. Külli. 2015-09-30. Kaunissaare ja Vetla kalapääsud. 2021-02-10. Sõnumitooja.