Vacha Reservoir Reservoir
Reservoir in Smolyan Province, Bulgaria
A reservoir in Bulgaria's Rhodope foothills, Vacha Reservoir supplies water and hydropower and offers shoreline fishing, boating and mountain hiking routes nearby.
Vacha Reservoir at a Glance#
About Vacha Reservoir#
Vacha Reservoir is an artificial lake in the Rhodope Mountains of Smolyan Province, Bulgaria, formed by damming the Vacha River. The reservoir sits in a forested, mountainous landscape and functions as a water storage and hydroelectric resource.
The shoreline and surrounding slopes are forested and offer scenic viewpoints; activities in the area include limited recreational boating and fishing where permitted.
The reservoir and dam are part of regional water and energy infrastructure.
Vacha Reservoir is located in the central Rhodope range in Smolyan Province, accessible from nearby mountain towns in southern Bulgaria.
- Uses: The reservoir lies in a mountainous, forested setting in the central Rhodope Mountains and is used for hydropower and regional water supply.
What to See#
- Vacha Dam: A concrete dam structure that impounds the Vacha River to form the reservoir and supports hydropower generation and water regulation for the region.
Weather & Climate near Vacha Reservoir#
Vacha Reservoir's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (587 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | -4° - 4° | -2° | 43 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 2.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| February | Acceptable | -3° - 5° | -2° | 43 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 2.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Acceptable | 0° - 9° | 2° | 45 mm | overcast | 79% | 2.7 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 4° - 15° | 8° | 54 mm | overcast | 74% | 2.6 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.2h |
| May | Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 2.1 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.4h |
| June | Excellent | 12° - 24° | 18° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 2.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.0h |
| July | Excellent | 14° - 26° | 20° | 49 mm | some cloud | 59% | 2.2 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 14.7h |
| August | Excellent | 13° - 26° | 19° | 37 mm | some cloud | 57% | 2.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Very Good | 10° - 22° | 16° | 34 mm | partly cloudy | 62% | 2.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 6° - 16° | 11° | 42 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 1.8 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Acceptable | 1° - 9° | 4° | 54 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| December | Poor | -2° - 5° | 0° | 54 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 2.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.1h |