Largest artificial ponds by area

As of 2026-10-12, village green pond Scholitz tops the list with 4,017 km².

1. #1 village green pond Scholitz — 4,017 km²

   natural monument area in Schönwölkau Municipality, Saxony, Germany; pond and bank in Scholitz

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2. #2 Étang de Vendres — 1,800 km² source Wikidata
3. #3 Étang de Vaccarès — 65 km²

   lake

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4. #4 Étang de Cazaux et de Sanguinet — 55 km²

   body of water

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5. #5 Biscarrosse and Parentis Lake — 35 km²

   body of water

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6. #6 Étang de l'Or — 30 km²

   lake in southern France

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7. #7 Barbate Reservoir — 25 km²

   pool located in Alcalá de los Gazules, Spain

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8. #8 Étang de Lacanau — 20 km²

   French lake

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9. #9 Étang de Biguglia — 15 km²

   body of water

   The Étang de Biguglia is a shallow coastal lagoon in the department of Haute-Corse on the French island of Corsica. The lagoon and surrounding reed beds are the largest wetland in Corsica, and are protected as a nature reserve. They are an important breeding and wintering site for waterbirds, and for some rare aquatic species. Commercial fishing is allowed, but is managed to prevent damage to the ecology. Read more on Wikipedia.

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10. #10 Étang de l'Ayrolle — 13 km² source Wikidata