It is situated in the district of Mecklenburgische Seenplatte of the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

The lake has an elevation of 57.5 metres (189 ft) and its surface area is 3.3 square kilometres (1.3 sq mi).

The River Havel flows through the Großer Labussee, entering via a channel and lock at Zwenzow [de] from the Useriner See, and exiting via another channel to the Woblitzsee.

Navigation is administered as part of the Obere Havel-Wasserstraße [de].

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