Stausee Gibidum

Reservoir in Valais, Switzerland
46°22′22″N 8°0′10″E / 46.37278°N 8.00278°E / 46.37278; 8.00278TypereservoirPrimary inflowsAletsch Glacier, MassaPrimary outflowsMassaCatchment area150.3 km2 (58.0 sq mi)Basin countriesSwitzerlandSurface area0.21 km2 (0.081 sq mi)Max. depth104 m (341 ft)Water volume9.2×10^6 m3 (320×10^6 cu ft)Surface elevation1,436.5 m (4,713 ft)Map

Stausee Gibidum (Gibidum reservoir or "Stausee Gebidem") is a reservoir in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. Its surface area is 0.21 km², shared by the municipalities of Naters and Riederalp.

The construction of Gebidem dam was started in 1964 and completed by 1967. The arch dam has an elevation of 122 m and a crest length of 327 m.

See also

External links

  • Swiss Dams: Gebidem


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