The Lac de Chambon (Chambon Lake) is an artificial lake on the river Creuse, France, created by the Éguzon Dam, a hydroelectric dam. Beaches have been created around the lake, the largest in the Centre Region. There is a sailing school on the lake near Eguzon. Canoes, kayaks and pedalos can be hired in season. The lake is also very popular with waterskiers and anglers.
| Lac de Chambon | |
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  Lac de Chambon | |
| Location | Indre (Centre-Val de Loire) |
| Coordinates | 46°26′12″N 1°36′50″E / 46.43667°N 1.61389°E |
| Lake type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Creuse |
| Primary outflows | Creuse |
| Basin countries | France |
| Max. length | 16 km (9.9 mi) |
| Surface area | 312 ha (770 acres) |
| Average depth | 18.6 m (61 ft) |
| Water volume | 58×106 m3 (2.0×109 cu ft) |
It is not to be confused with Lac Chambon in the Puy-de-Dôme department or Lac du Chambon in the Isère department.
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