Talsperre Rauschenbach, reservoir in Germany
Talsperre Rauschenbach is an artificial lake in the Erzgebirge near Neuhausen, stretching about 2.5 kilometers (1.5 miles) and covering roughly 114 hectares (280 acres) of water surface. The concrete dam structure stores water from the Flöha River and Wernsbach stream to supply clean drinking water to the region.
Construction of the dam took place between 1960 and 1968, with the structure officially opening in 1967. The creation of the lake required the relocation of approximately 184 residents from the nearby town of Neuwernsdorf to make space for the reservoir.
The name Rauschenbach comes from the small village located near the reservoir. The area around the lake is a quiet place where visitors walk along paths and explore the surrounding forests and hills.
The top of the dam is accessible for walking and visitors can follow paths that go all the way around the water, offering views of the surrounding hills. Swimming and water sports are not permitted because the water is protected as a drinking water source.
A small hydroelectric power station has used a turbine since 1990 to generate electricity and partially power the dam facility itself. A visitor center was built in 2019 as part of a European Union project to provide information about the dam's history and water management.
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