Jesenice Reservoir, reservoir in Cheb, Czech Republic

Jesenice Reservoir is a body of water located in the Cheb region of the Czech Republic, characterized by a calm water surface bordered by surrounding hills. The water extends across a considerable area and is surrounded by various access points that allow visitors to view the landscape.

Built between 1957 and 1961 on the Odrava river, the dam flooded the village of Jesenice, which was rebuilt on the shore east of its old site; Dřenice also sank except for its church and a few houses. The 20.47 m high dam lies in Okrouhlá municipality, its 753.1 m long crown carrying road I/21.

The reservoir flooded the village of Jesenice (Gassnitz), which was rebuilt on the shore east of its old site; Dřenice (Treunitz) sank except for its church and a few houses. Around the shore lie Podhrad, Všeboř, Dřenice, Jesenice, Okrouhlá and Mechová, most with camps used for swimming, windsurfing and sport fishing. Boats with combustion engines are banned.

The dam crest at Okrouhlá carries the I/21 road, so the reservoir is crossed by car or on foot along that road. The Cheb–Plzeň railway crosses the lake on a bridge between Velká and Malá Všeboř. Boats with combustion engines are not allowed on the water.

South of Velká Všeboř, a partly submerged concrete bridge still stands above the water; it once linked the two halves of Všeboř, most of which the reservoir flooded. The village of Jesenice was also abandoned and rebuilt on the shore.