Chřibská Reservoir, reservoir in Rybniště, Czech Republic
The Chřibská Reservoir is a large water basin in the Rybniště region, constructed on the Chřibská Kamenice river and surrounded by forest. The calm water surface reflects the sky and trees, while an earth and clay dam approximately 25 meters high contains water across an area of about 14 hectares.
The dam was constructed between 1912 and 1926, representing a major engineering project of that era as workers built a large earth and clay barrier across the river. The primary purpose was to protect the nearby town of Chřibská from flooding, particularly after devastating floods like those of 1705 had damaged the region.
The Chřibská Reservoir is an integral part of local life in the region, serving the community as a place to relax and enjoy nature. The surrounding forest and hills shape the identity of the area and draw residents for regular walks and outdoor leisure.
Visitors can view the reservoir from designated viewpoints, though access to the interior of the dam is restricted for safety reasons. The best views are from nearby hills called Malý Stožec and Velká Tisová, where the water spreads across the landscape, and walking trails wind through the surrounding area for gentle exploration.
The dam was designed in 1912 by engineer Albert Franz Kopp and represents a remarkable feat of early engineering with a long history in regional flood control. Construction took many years and was finally completed at the start of the 1920s, with this project becoming a symbol of technical progress and human management of natural challenges.
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