Lower Lake (Bhopal)

Lower Lake
Children kayaking on the Lower Lake
Lower Lake
Location of Bhopal's Lower Lake
Lower Lake
Lower Lake (India)
LocationBhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
Coordinates23°16′0″N 77°25′0″E / 23.26667°N 77.41667°E / 23.26667; 77.41667
Primary inflowsSeepage from Upper Lake and drainage from 28 sewage-filled nullahs
Primary outflowsHalali River via Patra Drain
Catchment area9.6 km2 (3.7 sq mi)
Built1794
Surface area1.29 km2 (0.50 sq mi) (2011)
Average depth6.2 m (20 ft)
Max. depth10.7 m (35 ft)
ReferencesInternational Lake Environment Committee

The Lower Lake or Chhota Talaab is a lake in Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh state of India. Along with the Bhojtal or Upper Lake, it forms the Bhoj Wetland.