Krasnoyarsk Reservoir
Reservoir Massive hydroelectric reservoir on the Yenisei River
Krasnoyarsk Reservoir was formed by the Krasnoyarsk Dam on the Yenisei River; boaters and anglers use the wide artificial lake, and visitors note the hydroelectric infrastructure and surrounding boreal landscape.
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The Krasnoyarsk Reservoir is an artificial lake on the Yenisei River in central Siberia formed behind the Krasnoyarsk Dam. It supplies the Krasnoyarsk Hydroelectric Power Station and supports regional power generation and river management.
The impoundment changed river flow regimes and local landscapes when filled, and it supports navigation and industrial uses along the Yenisei. The dam and power station are key infrastructure for the Krasnoyarsk region.
The reservoir lies on the Yenisei River in Krasnoyarsk Krai in Russia, adjacent to the city of Krasnoyarsk and extending upstream through a mostly continental Siberian landscape of forests and river valleys.
- Local name: The reservoir was created by the Krasnoyarsk Dam on the Yenisei River and is commonly referred to locally as the Krasnoyarsk Sea.
- Primary uses: The reservoir is used for hydroelectric generation, river regulation and regional navigation, and it altered local landscapes and settlements when it was filled.
What to See #
- Krasnoyarsk Dam and power station: Krasnoyarsk Hydroelectric Power Station and dam form the downstream structure that created the reservoir; the power station is a major part of the regional energy grid.
How to Get to Krasnoyarsk Reservoir #
The Krasnoyarsk Reservoir is the impoundment behind the Krasnoyarsk Hydroelectric Power Station on the Yenisei River, adjacent to the city of Krasnoyarsk. The usual way to reach the reservoir is by road from Krasnoyarsk - drive or take regional buses heading toward the dam/HPP site on the Yenisei; the dam and associated facilities sit on the river edge and are accessed from local roads out of the city. On arrival you reach viewpoints/shoreline areas by short local drives or walks from the nearest settlement or parking at the hydroelectric complex.
Tips for Visiting Krasnoyarsk Reservoir #
- Plan for early morning or late-afternoon light when the reservoir is calm and reflections make for the best photos; those hours also tend to have fewer local anglers and day-trippers.
- Approach the reservoir from Krasnoyarsk city side to view the Krasnoyarsk Hydroelectric Dam and the main embankment viewpoints - the dam is the easiest, most reliable vantage point for seeing the reservoir.
- If you have more time, continue upriver beyond the dam on secondary roads to find quieter stretches of shoreline and different perspectives of the reservoir and surrounding taiga that most day visitors skip.
Best Time to Visit Krasnoyarsk Reservoir #
Best visited in summer (June-August) when the reservoir is thawed and access and outdoor activities are easiest.
Weather & Climate near Krasnoyarsk Reservoir #
Krasnoyarsk Reservoir's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -22°C to 24°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -12°C and lows of -22°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -21°C. The driest month with just 7 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -14°C. The driest month with just 7 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 67 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -10°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -18°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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