Lac du Verney explained

Lac du Verney
Pushpin Map:France
Location:France
Coords:45.1389°N 6.0472°W
Type:reservoir
Inflow:L'Eau d'Olle, & other small streams
Outflow:River Romanche
Basin Countries:Isère, (Rhône-Alpes)

Lac du Verney is an artificial reservoir in the department of Isère, in the Rhône-Alpes of France. It serves as the lower reservoir for the Grand'Maison Dam pumped-storage scheme.

Neighbouring lakeside communities include Oz and Allemond.

Since 2006 it has hosted the opening swim of the Alpe d'Huez Triathlon.