Lac de Saint-Point

Lac de Saint-Point
Location Doubs department, Franche-Comté
Coordinates 46°48′55″N 6°18′50″E / 46.81528°N 6.31389°E / 46.81528; 6.31389Coordinates: 46°48′55″N 6°18′50″E / 46.81528°N 6.31389°E / 46.81528; 6.31389
Lake type Natural, Glacial
Primary inflows Doubs
Primary outflows Doubs
Basin countries France
Max. length 7.2 km (4.5 mi)
Max. width 800 m (2,600 ft)
Surface area 5.2 km2 (2.0 sq mi)
Max. depth 43 m (141 ft)
Water volume 81.6×10^6 m3 (2.88×10^9 cu ft)
Residence time 200 days
Surface elevation 850 m (2,790 ft)

Lac de Saint-Point (also Lac de Malbuisson) is a lake in the Doubs department of France. With a surface area of 5.2 km², it is one of the largest natural lakes of France.

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