Polder Buków, Flood control reservoir in Silesian Voivodeship, Poland.
The Polder Buków spans 8.3 square kilometers along the Odra River, functioning as a retention basin with a capacity of 53 million cubic meters of water.
The construction of this water management infrastructure occurred between 1989 and 2002, requiring the complete relocation of the village of Kamień nad Odrą.
This water retention system reflects Poland's commitment to environmental protection and water management, establishing new standards for flood prevention infrastructure.
The reservoir system contains two distinct sections divided by an embankment, operating most efficiently when water flows measure between 1400 and 2200 cubic meters per second.
During the May 2010 floods, the polder demonstrated its capabilities by storing 54 million cubic meters of water and reducing river flow from 2000 to 1700 cubic meters per second.
Location: Silesian Voivodeship
GPS coordinates: 50.00250,18.28780
Latest update: March 22, 2025 14:05
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