Kaptai Lake
Kaptai Lake is the largest man-made lake in Bangladesh. It is located in the Kaptai Upazila under Rangamati District of Chittagong Division. The lake was created as a result of building the Kaptai Dam on the Karnaphuli River, as part of the Karnaphuli Hydro-electric project. Kaptai Lake's average depth is 100 feet (30 m) and maximum depth is 490 feet (150 m).
| Kaptai Lake, Rangamati | |
|---|---|
Kaptai Lake, Rangamati | |
| Location | South-Eastern Bangladesh |
| Coordinates | 22°29′45″N 92°13′45″E |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Karnaphuli River |
| Primary outflows | Karnaphuli River |
| Catchment area | 11,122 km2 (4,294 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Bangladesh |
| Average depth | 100 ft (30 m) |
| Max. depth | 495 ft (151 m) |
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