Talsperre Stollberg, reservoir in Germany
The Talsperre Stollberg is a storage facility in the Erzgebirge region of Saxony that holds back water from the Querenbach river. It consists of an earthen embankment dam with a clay core that stretches about 330 meters across the valley and holds a capacity of roughly 1.22 million cubic meters of water.
The facility was built between 1949 and 1954 as part of reconstruction after World War II. It was designed to supply the town with clean drinking water and protect the region from flooding.
The name Talsperre Stollberg refers to the damming of the Stollberg valley by a water barrier. The facility has shaped the local landscape and become a familiar sight for residents, associated with safety and water supply.
Access to the surroundings is easy through walking trails around the reservoir, which offer good views of the facility. Swimming and water sports are not permitted, as the water is protected for drinking water supply.
The water in the basin is so clear that on some days you can see down to 15 meters in depth, which is unusual for a drinking water reservoir in a forested region. This clarity results from natural filtration by the surrounding forests and careful water management.
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