Lac des Rousses

46°30′14″N 6°05′25″E / 46.50389°N 6.09028°E / 46.50389; 6.09028TypeNatural, GlacialPrimary inflowsOrbePrimary outflowsOrbeCatchment area12 km2 (4.6 sq mi)Basin countriesFranceMax. length2 km (1.2 mi)Max. width900 m (3,000 ft)Surface area0.9 km2 (0.35 sq mi)Max. depth17 m (56 ft)Water volume10 hm3 (8,100 acre⋅ft)
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Lac des Rousses is a lake in Les Rousses, Jura department, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, close to the Vallée de Joux in Switzerland. The lake drains through the river Orbe into Lac de Joux.

  • Lac des Rousses (in French)
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