Lake Javary is an artificial lake located in Miguel Pereira, municipality of Paty do Alferes, state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Created by the construction of the Javary Dam, its main purpose is to supply water to the region.
Characteristics:
Physical
1. Area: 5.2 km²
2. Capacity: 33 million cubic meters
3. Altitude: 600 meters above sea level
4. Average depth: 6 meters
Ecology
1. Aquatic biodiversity: fish, birds and other animals
2. Vegetation: Atlantic forest and secondary forest
Activities
1. Sport fishing (with license)
2. Bird and wildlife watching
3. Hiking and trails
4. Picnics and leisure
5. Water sports (with authorization)