Lake Albacutya
Lake Albacutya (Wergaia: Ngelbakutya) is an ephemeral lake located in Albacutya within the Wimmera region of Victoria, Australia. It is one of a series of terminal lakes on the Wimmera River, which form the largest land-locked drainage system in Victoria. Lake Albacutya is designated as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.
| Lake Albacutya (Ngelbakutya) | |
|---|---|
Lake Albacutya (Ngelbakutya) Location in Victoria | |
| Location | Albacutya, Victoria |
| Coordinates | 35°45′21″S 141°58′28″E |
| Type | Eutrophic |
| Primary inflows | Outlet Creek |
| Primary outflows | Outlet Creek (when full); evaporation |
| Catchment area | 23,500 km2 (9,100 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Australia |
| Max. length | 13 km (8.1 mi) |
| Max. width | 5 km (3.1 mi) |
| Surface area | 55 km2 (21 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Max. depth | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Water volume | 230 GL (5.1×1010 imp gal; 6.1×1010 US gal) |
Ramsar Wetland | |
| Designated | 15 December 1982 |
| Reference no. | 270 |
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