The lake forms part of the group of the Five Lakes of Ivrea, along with lakes
Sirio,
Nero,
Pistono, and
Campagna. It has a water surface area of 0.07 km², a basin area of 0.7 km², and is located at an altitude of 238 meters above sea level. It is an area of interest from zoological, geological, and botanical perspectives. The lake is overlooked to the south by the hill where the
Monte Stella Sanctuary is located. Part of the area around the lake is included in the Polveriera Park of the municipality of Ivrea. As with other bodies of water in the area, it is a
glacial lake formed by the retreat of the Balteo Glacier. == Nature protection ==