Lake Čepić
| Lake Čepić | |
|---|---|
Lake Čepić in the early 20th century | |
| Location | Istria, Croatia |
| Type | Former lake |
| Max. length | 4 km (2.5 mi) |
| Max. width | 2.5 km (1.6 mi) |
| Surface area | 5.4–8.6 km2 (2.1–3.3 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 1–2.5 km (0.62–1.55 mi) |
| Water volume | 20×106 m3 (710×106 cu ft) |
| Location | |
Lake Čepić (Croatian: Čepićko jezero, Raško, Kožljansko, Sisolsko, Italian: Lago d'Arsa) was the only natural lake in Istria, Croatia. It was drained in 1932 with a 4,560 m (3 mi) long tunnel near Plomin to the sea. The surface of the vast green valley was transformed into a fertile field for agriculture. The field's area is around 7 km2 (2.7 sq mi) (elevation 24 m (79 ft)), and the Boljunčica River flows into it, while from it Raša River.