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This list of waterbodies of Haute-Corse includes static bodies of water (lakes, reservoirs, coastal lagoons) and flowing bodies of water (rivers and streams) in the department of Haute-Corse on the island of Corsica.
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This list of waterbodies of Haute-Corse includes static bodies of water (lakes, reservoirs, coastal lagoons) and flowing bodies of water (rivers and streams) in the department of Haute-Corse on the island of Corsica.
Lakes in the Monte Cinto massif include:
Lakes in the Monte Rotondo massif include:
Lakes in the Monte Renoso massif include:
Artificial reservoirs built to store water for drinking, irrigation or hydroelectric power generation include:
Rivers and streams (French : ruisseaux) in Haute-Corse are listed below in clockwise sequence, from west to north to east to south, with their main tributaries.
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Monte San Petrone is a mountain in the department of Haute-Corse on the island of Corsica, France. It is the highest mountain in the Monte San Petrone massif, the southernmost of the schist massifs of the northeast of the island.
Monte Rotondo is a mountain in the department of Haute-Corse on the island of Corsica, France. At 2,622 metres (8,602 ft) it is the second highest in Corsica, after Monte Cinto. It is the highest point on the Monte Rotondo massif.
The Capu Biancu is a mountain in the department of Haute-Corse on the island of Corsica, France.
The Monte Cinto massif is one of the main massifs in the island of Corsica, France, taking its name from the highest mountain in Corsica, Monte Cinto. It is the northernmost and highest of the four massifs that form the spine of the island. The massif is mostly in the Haute-Corse department, but the southwest of the massif is in the Corse-du-Sud department.
The Fiumorbo is a coastal river in the department of Haute-Corse, Corsica, France. It is dammed in two places to supply irrigation water and hydroelectricity. Between the two dams it runs through the spectacular Défilé de l’Inzecca, a Natura 2000 site.
Lac de Calacuccia is a reservoir in the Haute-Corse department of France formed by damming the Golo river. It provides hydroelectric power and water for irrigation in the dry season.
The Monte San Petrone massif is a chain of mountains in the northeast of the island of Corsica, France. It takes its name from Monte San Petrone, the highest peak.
The Restonica is a small river in the department of Haute-Corse, Corsica, France. It is a tributary of the river Tavignano. The river has a steep and rocky course with many pools and waterfalls. The valley contains two lakes, and is a popular tourist destination.
The Alzitone Reservoir is a reservoir in the Haute-Corse department of France. It dams the Pedocchino stream, but most of the water is supplied from the Réservoir de Trévadine on the Fiumorbo river. It supplies water for drinking and for irrigation, which during the summer low water is delivered using a pumping station.
The Lac de Creno is a small lake in the Monte Rotondo massif in the Corse-du-Sud department of France.
The Lac de Bracca is a small lake in the Monte Renoso massif in the Corse-du-Sud department of France.
Lac de Vitalaca is a small lake in the Monte Renoso massif in the Corse-du-Sud department of France. It is at an altitude of 1,777 metres, and is surrounded by high mountains.
Lac du Monte Tignoso is a small lake in the Monte Renoso massif in the Corse-du-Sud department of France.
Bacciana Reservoir is a reservoir in the Haute-Corse department of France, on the island of Corsica. It supplies water for drinking and irrigation.
Teppe Rosse Reservoir is a reservoir in the Haute-Corse department of France, on the island of Corsica. It supplies water for drinking and irrigation.
Trévadine Reservoir is a reservoir in the Haute-Corse department of France, on the island of Corsica. It stores water for drinking and irrigation, which is fed to reservoirs in the coastal plain.
The Guagno is a river in the north of the department of Corse-du-Sud, Corsica, France. It is a tributary of the river Liamone.
Monte d'Oro is a mountain in the department of Haute-Corse on the island of Corsica, France, one of the highest on the island. It is in the south of the Monte Rotondo massif, but is sometimes considered the summit of its own massif, the Monte d'Oro massif.
Monte Renoso is a mountain in the departments of Haute-Corse and Corse-du-Sud on the island of Corsica, France. It is the highest peak in the Monte Renoso massif.
