Madbachtalsperre, reservoir in Germany
The Madbachtalsperre is a reservoir in Euskirchen built between 1938 and 1940 to supply water for local industry and farming. The structure is made of stone and clay, stretching across the valley with calm water surrounded by trees and fields.
The structure was built from 1938 to 1940 during a period of industrial growth in the region and was originally planned to be larger. Planned expansions were never completed as local industry declined after the war, but the facility remains operational today.
The name Madbachtalsperre refers to the Madbach stream that flows through the valley and is dammed by this structure. Local people view the area as an important part of their landscape where work and nature come together.
The reservoir is accessible via simple paths and roads that follow the natural contours of the landscape, allowing visitors to walk near the dam. Water levels are monitored throughout the year with sensors indicating current conditions, especially important after heavy rainfall.
Following the 2021 floods, new devices were installed to better control water flow and monitoring was intensified, especially during storms. These improvements show how the original 1940 structure is continuously modernized to handle extreme weather events.
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