Prud Verkhnesysertskiy, reservoir in Russia
Prud Verkhnesysertskiy is a large reservoir on the Sysert river, created in 1849 when the Poldnevaia Sysert was dammed. The water body has two arms: the northern arm extends about five kilometers and is fed by the Northern Sysert river, while the southern arm is about four kilometers long and receives water from the Poldnevaia Sysert. Average depth is around four meters with maximum width reaching up to one and a half kilometers.
The reservoir was built in 1849 to supply water to a nearby ironworks that operated using water power. After the factory stopped production, the structure retained its importance and has served mainly for recreation and water management in the region since then.
The reservoir is part of the Bazhovskiye Mesta nature park area and carries a long history of local use. Fishing, berry picking, and weekend outings are traditions that generations of residents have practiced here, shaping the area even today.
The water body is surrounded by dense forest of birch and pine trees and offers sandy shores for walking and picnicking. Several camps and holiday facilities line the shores where visitors can rent boats and catamarans or simply relax in nature.
The area is known for rich forest foraging: blueberries, strawberries, and lingonberries grow in the surrounding woods and attract pickers. Visitors also find dark, sharp-edged stones along the water that are locally known and often taken home as souvenirs.
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