Šance Reservoir, Mountain reservoir in Staré Hamry, Czech Republic.
The Šance Reservoir spans 3.37 square kilometers across the Moravian-Silesian Beskids mountains, reaching depths of 62.5 meters at its maximum point.
Construction of the reservoir occurred between 1964 and 1969, requiring the relocation of Staré Hamry village residents and removal of a railway line.
The reservoir takes its name from the 576-meter hill on its left bank, which stands as a natural marker in the regional landscape.
The reservoir supplies drinking water to neighboring communities through a treatment facility in Nová Ves, while managing flood control on the Ostravice River.
The dam features an inclined sealing clay core and contains 1,340,000 cubic meters of material, with a deep injection screen reaching 70 meters underground.
Location: Staré Hamry
GPS coordinates: 49.51028,18.41583
Latest update: May 14, 2025 19:48
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