Maschsee
| Masch Lake | |
|---|---|
| German: Maschsee | |
Masch Lake as seen from the New Town Hall observation platform, about 500 metres (1,600 ft) to its north | |
| Location | Hanover, Lower Saxony |
| Coordinates | 52°21′11″N 9°44′41″E / 52.353144°N 9.744674°E |
| Type | Artificial lake |
| Basin countries | Germany |
| Max. length | c. 2.4 km (1.5 mi) |
| Max. width | 530 m (1,740 ft) |
| Surface area | 0.78 km2 (0.30 sq mi) |
| Average depth | c. 2 m (6 ft 7 in) |
| Water volume | 1,600,000 m3 (1,300 acre⋅ft) |
| Surface elevation | 53.20 m (174.5 ft) |
| Settlements | Hanover |
The Masch Lake (German: Maschsee) is an artificial lake situated south of the city centre of Hanover, the capital of Lower Saxony, Germany. Covering an area of 78 hectares (190 acres), it is the largest body of water within Hanover and a popular recreation area as well as venue for numerous water sports.