Dürrlohsee, water reservoir in Germany
Dürrlohsee is a reservoir near Mühlhausen in Germany serving the adjacent canal system for water storage and management. The water body has an elongated shape and is fed by pumping systems that maintain consistent levels for operational needs.
The site originated as a small medieval pond for farming and fishing, then underwent major expansion in the 1980s as part of canal development. Water control systems were installed in the 1990s to support modern canal operations and lock management.
The lake is fenced and closed to swimming or boating due to significant water level fluctuations and strong currents. The canal side offers the best vantage point to observe the water management structures and surrounding infrastructure.
The lake can supply about 16 lock operations per day without additional water input, with supplies replenished through nighttime pumping during cheaper electricity rates. This intelligent water management shows how one reservoir supports an entire transportation system.
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