Table 1 Main characteristics of the Pirrís reservoir (*m a.s.l = meters above sea level).

From: Stress transfer patterns and local seismicity related to reservoir water-level variations. A case study in central Costa Rica

Start of filling

2011

Reservoir Area

114 ha

Total Volume

3,6 * 10 7 m3

Maximum level

1204 m a.s.l*

Minimum level

1160 m a.s.l*

Water column

80 m

Dam Height

113 m

Ridge length

270 m

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