Balskai reservoir, reservoir in Lithuania
Balskai reservoir is a large artificial lake created in 1984 by damming the Jūra River in northwestern Lithuania. It stretches across about 2.7 square kilometers with steep, forested banks up to 17 kilometers of shoreline and contains several small islands.
The reservoir was created in 1984 by damming the Jūra River to supply water to the region. A hydroelectric power station was added in 2005, making it one of Lithuania's significant sources of electricity generation.
The flooded area once held several villages, and local residents still recall the communities that existed before the water came. This history shapes how people view the reservoir today as a place where nature has reclaimed what was once inhabited land.
The reservoir lies north of Tauragė and is accessible by car or on foot via country roads that run along the banks. Summer and spring offer the best conditions for visiting, with ample opportunities for fishing, walking, and wildlife spotting throughout the shoreline.
The hydroelectric power station at the dam is rarely visited by tourists but shows how Lithuania generates electricity on a significant scale. Few visitors realize that this reservoir also serves as a working power plant, blending energy production with a natural landscape.
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