Fehérvárcsurgó reservoir, Reservoir in Hungary

The Fehérvárcsurgó reservoir is a water storage lake in the Bakony region of Hungary that stretches like a long, gentle body of water through a narrow valley. The shores are surrounded by green fields and small woods, with normally calm and clear water.

Archaeological excavation before planning proved that in the 2nd century, during the Roman Empire, the Gaja stream was dammed at this spot; the raised water served for water supply and bathing. The present valley dam was built in 1971–72 as part of the Kincsesbánya Rákhegy II bauxite mine investment, on the site of a medieval earth dam at the Vaskapu gorge. Three mills on the Gaja were abandoned and later demolished, and the stream was diverted for several kilometres.

The name comes from the nearby village of Fehérvárcsurgó. Local anglers shape the place today, arriving early or late in the day to fish and share stories with each other.

The reservoir is easy to reach year-round by bus stopping in Fehérvárcsurgó or by car using free parking areas at the dam and shoreline. The marked trails around the water are simple to walk and suitable for families and beginners.

The reservoir's dam stands on the site of a medieval earth dam at the Vaskapu gorge, where the Gaja valley narrows to about 100 metres. In 2007 signs of beavers were found between the lake and the valley, confirmed by WWF staff; the animals likely came from the Gemenci forest some 100 km south.