Vaskjala Reservoir Explained

Vaskjala Reservoir
Location:Rae Parish, Harju County, Estonia
Pushpin Map:Estonia
Type:Reservoir
Inflow:Pirita River
Outflow:Pirita River, Vaskjala-Ülemiste Canal
Basin Countries:Estonia
Date-Built:1969
Date-Flooded:1970
Islands:8
Cities:Jüri, Vaskjala
Part Of:Tallinn water supply system
Agency:Tallinna Vesi

Vaskjala Reservoir is located on Pirita river in Vaskjala Village, Rae Parish, Harju County, Estonia near Jüri.

The reservoir is part of the Tallinn water supply system and is connected to Lake Ülemiste via Vaskjala-Ülemiste canal.

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

History

The construction of the reservoir took place in 1969 and 1970.[2]

Vaskjala beach was built on the shores of the reservoir in 1999.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vaskjala veehoidla. 2021-02-04. keskkonnaportaal.ee. et.
  2. Web site: Veekogu: Vaskjala veehoidla VEE2006610. 2021-02-05. infoleht.keskkonnainfo.ee. et.