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Ivailovgrad Reservoir is one of the largest water reservoirs in Bulgaria. It is located in the eastern Rhodope Mountains, 20 kilometres (12 mi) northwest of the town of Ivailovgrad.
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| Ivailovgrad lake | |
|---|---|
 dried out lake bed | |
  Ivailovgrad lake | |
| Location | Rhodope Mountains |
| Coordinates | 41°39′N 25°57′E |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Arda |
| Primary outflows | Arda |
| Basin countries | Bulgaria |
| Max. length | 36 km (22 mi) |
| Max. width | 300 m (980 ft) |
| Surface area | 15 km2 (5.8 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 70 m (230 ft) |
| Water volume | 157 hm3 (127,000 acre⋅ft) |
| Surface elevation | 120 m (390 ft) |
| Islands | D |
The reservoir is impounded by the Ivaylovgrad Dam, which was built from 1959 until 1964 for hydroelectricity generation.
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