Danau Dibawah is located at an elevation of 1,462 m with an area of about 11.2 sq.km. It is classified as a tectonic lake. The main outflow from this lake is the Lembang River.
Danau Dibawah and Danau Diatas are located side by side und separated by about 2 km. They are often called the Twin Lakes and have become a tourist spot of Sumatra Barat.