Neunzehnhain II reservoir, reservoir in Germany
The Neunzehnhain II reservoir is a large body of water in Pockau-Lengefeld in the Erzgebirge mountains, bordered by a curved stone dam. The dam stretches approximately 280 meters and rises about 33 meters high, with its wide crest providing a walkable path from which visitors can overlook the water surface.
The reservoir was built between 1911 and 1914 and began operation in 1914 to meet the growing water needs of the industrial city of Chemnitz and surrounding areas. The dam follows classical Intze construction principles and underwent major modernization in the 1990s to improve its safety and longevity.
The name refers to the Neunzehnhain valley location, with the numeral II indicating the second facility in this series. Today the site serves as a quiet place where visitors can enjoy the landscape while strict rules protect the water from contamination.
The dam itself is accessible and offers walking paths along and across the structure with views of the landscape. Swimming, fishing, boating, and motorized vehicles are not permitted to protect water quality, but hiking and cycling on nearby trails are possible.
The water in this reservoir ranks among the purest in Germany and requires minimal processing before human use. This exceptional quality results from strict protection regulations and natural filtration through smaller basins like the Lautenbach basin.
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