The lake is situated on the district border of Taşlıçay and Doğubeyazıt in Ağrı Province.

Formed by a lava dam, the geology and geomorphology of the lake feature characteristics of ophiolite and sedimentary rocks.

It is situated in the Aras Mountains at an elevation of about 2,250 m (7,380 ft) with respect to mean sea level, making it one of the highest lakes in Turkey.

An island of size 0.15 ha (0.37 acres) in the lake is the nesting area of velvet duck.

Observed wildlife in the area around the lake are the bird species eagle, hawk, partridge, wild duck, seagull, quail, woodcock and the mammals hare, fox, and wolf.