for multipurpose uses of hydropower generation (190 MW), irrigation of , and drinking-water supply. It is a concrete-faced rockfill dam (CFRD) of height built with crest level at elevation , with a dam length of , over karstic limestone formations. The reservoir has a storage capacity of at a maximum pond elevation of . The High Flood Level (HFL) in the reservoir is , where the area of the lake is . The average water level for power generation is , with the lowest level or the minimum draw-down level as . The dam's upstream face is a concrete face of area, with thickness of concrete face varying from at the bottom to at the top. The spillway of the dam is designed for an inflow flood discharge of . The reservoir has a storage capacity of at maximum pond elevation of . Future developments The lake water is proposed to be integrated with a pumped-storage scheme planned under the "Qaraoun Lake-Marj et Taouil: Project". The plan is to utilise the water stored in this reservoir to be pumped to an upper reservoir, with a dam at maximum water level of to store water pumped from the Qaraoun Lake or reservoir) to maximize power generation during the daily lean period (off-peak hours) of power generation when load demand is low. In this mode of generation, the pumping will require , that would result in a generation of of power. Archaeology The archaeological site of Ain Jaouze overlooks Lake Qaraoun at the foot of Jebel Baruk on the west of the road from Chtaura to Jezzine. Jesuit archaeologist, Auguste Bergy collected flints from the surface of this site, suggested to be similar to those of later neolithic Byblos. Visitor attractions On the western periphery of the lake there are many restaurants and hotels which are popular during late spring and summer. During this time many large boats operate in the lake for lake viewing and also for fishing. In winter, when water level in the lake is high boats are operated to hunt for of birds such as wildfowl, mainly storks, heron, egrets and lark species. References Qaraoun Neolithic settlements Archaeological sites in Lebanon Tourist attractions in Lebanon Beqaa Valley