Lake Coghinas
Lake Coghinas (Italian: Lago di Coghinas, Sardinian: Lagu Coghinas) is an artificial lake, in northern Sardinia, Italy, located in the province of Sassari. With a surface of 17.8 km² and a capacity of 254 million cubic metres of water, it is the second largest lake in the region (second only to Lake Omodeo) and one of the major reservoirs in Italy.
| Lake Coghinas Lago di Coghinas Lagu Coghinas | |
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  Lake Coghinas Lago di Coghinas Lagu Coghinas | |
| Location | Northern Sardinia |
| Coordinates | 40.740754°N 9.042091°E |
| Type | artificial lake |
| Primary inflows | Coghinas River, Rio Mannu |
| Primary outflows | Coghinas River |
| Basin countries | Italy |
| Surface area | 17.8 km2 (6.9 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 50 m (160 ft) |
| Water volume | 254×106 m3 (206,000 acre⋅ft) |
The dam, constructed under Fascism in 1924, is 185 metres long and 58 metres wide. It has the function of water supply, but also it has a hydroelectric power plant.
The lake is the home of a rich ecosystem, and it is become a tourist attraction, around its shores are present a youth hostel, restaurants, a sailing club.
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