Attabad Lake
Attabad Lake Gojal (Urdu: عطا آباد جھیل) is a lake located in the Gojal region of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. It was formed in January 2010 due to a significant landslide in Attabad. Encompassing an array of engaging activities, the lake has garnered attention for its boating. jet-skiing, fishing and other recreational activities.
| Attabad Lake Gojal | |
|---|---|
| Gojal Lake | |
| عطا آباد جھیل (Urdu) | |
Attabad Lake Gojal, photographed in July 2017 | |
Attabad Lake Gojal Attabad Lake Gojal | |
| Location | Gojal, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan |
| Coordinates | 36°20′13″N 74°52′3″E |
| Etymology | Attabad |
| Primary inflows | Hunza River, 79 m3/s (2,800 cu ft/s), 26 May 2010 |
| Primary outflows | Gojal River overflowing landslide dam, 100 m3/s (3,700 cu ft/s), 4 June 2010 |
| Max. length | 21 km (13 mi) |
| Max. depth | 109 m (358 ft) |
| Water volume | 410,000,000 m3 (330,000 acre⋅ft), 26 May 2010 |
| Settlements | Gojal, Hunza Valley |
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