Lac de Saint-Point (French pronunciation: [lak sɛ̃ pwɛ̃]; also Lac de Malbuisson) is a lake formed by the river Doubs near Pontarlier in the Doubs department of France. With a surface area of 5.2 km2, it is one of the largest natural lakes of France.

Lac de Saint-Point
Lac de Saint-Point is located in Franche-Comté
Lac de Saint-Point
Lac de Saint-Point
LocationDoubs department, Franche-Comté
Coordinates46°48′55″N 6°18′50″E / 46.81528°N 6.31389°E / 46.81528; 6.31389
Lake typeNatural, Glacial
Primary inflowsDoubs
Primary outflowsDoubs
Basin countriesFrance
Max. length7.2 km (4.5 mi)
Max. width800 m (2,600 ft)
Surface area5.2 km2 (2.0 sq mi)
Max. depth43 m (141 ft)
Water volume81.6×10^6 m3 (2.88×10^9 cu ft)
Residence time200 days
Surface elevation850 m (2,790 ft)

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