Bärenbrucher Teich, reservoir in Germany
Bärenbrucher Teich is a reservoir in the forest near Clausthal-Zellerfeld, surrounded by green meadows and trees. The water body holds about 186,000 cubic meters (6.6 million cubic feet) and is contained by a dam approximately 7 meters (23 feet) tall.
The reservoir was created around 1634 to support mining in the region by providing water for the mines. Over the centuries, it remained part of the Upper Harz Ponds system and served the water needs of the mining industry.
The reservoir is easy to reach on foot or by bicycle and makes a good starting point for walks in the area. Nearby there is a shelter hut with a trail marker checkpoint where hikers can track their progress on local walking routes.
Water from the reservoir is conveyed through a system of ditches and tunnels built in 1948 that lead to other facilities below. Today it functions mainly as an overflow basin, releasing water into the Ziegenberger Teich below during heavy rainfall.
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