Tes Lake

Tes Lake or Danau Tes is one of the largest lakes in Bengkulu Province, Indonesia. It is the main hydroelectric supplier for nearly all of Bengkulu Province. The lake covers an area of approximately 750 hectares.

Area

Tes Lake covers an area of 3,230 hectares.

Flora

Because of its hot and humid climate, crops such as coffee are mainly grown. Other florae that grow around the area are Meranti, Dyera costulata, Kayu Gadis, Pulai, Melaleuca, along with other plants that also grow elsewhere in Bengkulu Province.

Location

Tes Lake lies in the south of Lebong Regency, Bengkulu. The nearby settlements include Karang Anyar, Kutai Donok, Talang Ratu Village, and Tes Village.

Topography

Its elevation is to above sea level.

Geology and climate

Based on information from an exploration conducted in 1964, the main types of soil found in Tes Lake are regosol, andosol, latosol, and podzol.
Due to its high number of wet seasons, Tes Lake experiences an average annual rainfall intensity of 2,700-3,500mm. According to classifications from Schmidt and Ferguson, the area is classified as type A, with a Q value of approximately 0.9% - 7.7%.