Griessee
| Griessee | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Location | Ulrichen, Valais |
| Coordinates | 46°27′27″N 8°22′12″E / 46.45750°N 8.37000°ECoordinates: 46°27′27″N 8°22′12″E / 46.45750°N 8.37000°E |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary outflows | Aegina |
| Catchment area | 10.6 km² |
| Basin countries | Switzerland |
| Max. length | 0.9 km |
| Surface area | 0.555 km² |
| Max. depth | 66 m |
| Water volume | 18.6 mio m³ |
| Surface elevation | 2386 m |
Griessee is a lake in Valais, Switzerland. The reservoir is located in the municipality of Ulrichen and can be reached by road from Nufenen Pass. The lake is fed by the Gries Glacier. Its surface area is 55.5 ha.
The gravity dam Gries was built in 1965.
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