Orlík Reservoir, Hydroelectric reservoir in Central Bohemia, Czech Republic
Description
The Orlík Reservoir stretches 68 kilometers along the Vltava River and holds 720 million cubic meters of water behind a 91-meter-high concrete barrier. The water surface covers 27 square kilometers with branching inlets between forested hills.
History
Construction of this dam started in 1954 and finished in 1961, flooding several villages in the process. The project fundamentally changed the river course and created a new landscape in Central Bohemia.
Culture
This artificial lake takes its name from the nearby castle that has overlooked the river valley for centuries. Anglers come here for the pike-perch population, while sailors use the open water between wooded shores.
Practical
Boat rentals and campsites line the shores and are easily reached during summer months. Several swimming areas offer water access, while hiking trails connect the hilltops above the lake.
Did you know?
A church from the former village of Těchnice rests 60 meters below the surface. When water levels drop, foundations of submerged settlements sometimes become visible.
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