MORAINE-DAMMED LAKE

A 'moraine-dammed lake' occurs when a terminal moraine has prevented some meltwater from leaving the valley. Its most common shape is that of a long ribbon (ribbon lake).
Example of moraine dammed lakes include:

★ 'New Zealand': Lake Hawea,Lake Ohau, Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo, Lake Wakatipu, and Lake Wanaka (i.e., almost all large lakes in the South Island)

★ 'United States': Donner Lake in California, Flathead Lake in Montana, Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota

★ 'Wales': Llyn Peris and its twin Llyn Padarn.

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