Saidenbach Dam, Cultural heritage dam in Pockau-Lengefeld, Germany.
The Saidenbach Dam spans across 146 hectares with a capacity of 22.4 million cubic meters of water in the central Erzgebirge region.
The construction of this substantial water infrastructure project began in 1929, marking a significant advancement in German engineering and water management systems.
The dam structure functions as an educational site where visitors can learn about water conservation through nature education paths and exhibitions.
The reservoir supplies drinking water to Chemnitz and southern Saxony while operating hydropower plants at Rauenstein and Flöha generate renewable energy.
Six different tributaries feed into this reservoir: Forchheimer Dorfbach, Gründelbach, Haselbach, Hölzelbergbach, Lippersdorfer Bach, and Saidenbach.
Location: Pockau-Lengefeld
Inception: 1929
Address: Lengefeld
GPS coordinates: 50.73294,13.21971
Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:36
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