Pastviny Reservoir, reservoir in Pastviny, Czech Republic
Pastviny Reservoir is a dam on the Divoká Orlice river in the Orlické mountains, stretching about 7 kilometers with a water surface covering around 110 hectares. The dam stands approximately 43 meters high and nearly 200 meters long, housing a hydroelectric power plant that generates electricity for the local area.
The reservoir was built between 1933 and 1938 to serve electricity generation and water management purposes. The hydroelectric plant was the largest of its kind in Czechoslovakia when completed and initially operated as a pump station before switching to run-of-river mode from the 1960s onward.
The area features walking and cycling paths with access to the shore for various activities. During summer months, swimming, water skiing, and fishing are popular, while winter brings skiing and cross-country skiing trails in the nearby village of Pastviny.
This dam is the last stone gravity dam of its kind in Czech Republic, showcasing remarkable engineering from the 1930s. A distinctive feature is the concrete arch bridge with two large arches that carries the road between Žamberk and Králíky across the water.
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