Surspeicher, Stausee in Deutschland
The Surspeicher is a dam in southeastern Germany near Teisendorf, built between 1965 and 1968 to store water and control flooding. It is constructed from earth with a clay core, spans about 240 meters in length, and rises roughly 24 meters above the valley, forming a long and narrow lake behind it.
The dam was built in the 1960s in response to flood risks in the region and began operation in 1968. During the heavy rains of June 2013, water reached the top of the dam for the first time, proving its critical role in protecting surrounding communities from flooding.
The Surspeicher takes its name from its role as a water storage facility for the surrounding region. Along its banks, low plants and grasses line the quiet water, creating a simple and natural landscape.
The area around the dam is mostly forested with walking paths along the water's edge, information signs, and benches for rest. Access is via small roads near Teisendorf and Schönram, though some forest roads serve forestry purposes and are not always open to visitors.
A wooden cross with several coat-of-arms plaques stands on the dam's crest, marking the boundary between different regions and states. These markers tell the story of the land's historical division and the site's importance as a border point between Bavaria and neighboring areas.
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