Džbán Reservoir, reservoir in Liboc, Czech Republic
Džbán Reservoir is a water body in Vokovice, Prague, 0.8 km long with a surface area of 13 ha and a maximum depth of 7.5 m. Its earthen dam is 8.5 m high and 75 m long, holding 302,000 m³ of water. A shallow wetland area on the left bank, created in 2008, shelters water birds.
Built between 1966 and 1971 on the Šárecký Stream, known above the reservoir as the Litovický, the reservoir was intended mainly for recreation and also reduced flooding on the Litovicko-Šárecký Stream. In 2008 the reservoir was dredged, the dam and technical elements were repaired, and a shallow wetland was created on the left bank for water birds.
The reservoir is valued by local residents as a place to relax, fish, and observe water birds along its banks. Families use the grassy areas for picnics and casual time outdoors, making it a gathering spot where people reconnect with nature within the city.
The area features a sandy beach and picnic spots with tables and chairs along the banks, while a walking path circles the reservoir for easy exploration. Fishing is permitted mainly on the left side, and the grassy areas are suitable for families with children.
The area once featured a diving tower and water slides built in the 1960s that are no longer actively used for swimming. These structures remain as reminders of the reservoir's earlier role as a vibrant swimming destination before water quality challenges emerged.
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