Ovčar-Kablar Lake, meer in Servië
Ovčar-Kablar Lake is a long, narrow reservoir on the West Morava River in Serbia, created by a concrete dam approximately 45 meters long. It stretches around 7 kilometers and is typically no more than 100 meters wide, with calm waters surrounded by wooded hills and rocky shores.
The lake was created in the 1950s when a concrete dam was built on the West Morava River to generate electricity. Underground turbines use water from the lake to produce power, which then returns to the river through concrete channels.
The lake sits in a region where fishing and farming traditions shape daily life across nearby villages. Local people gather in the evenings to share meals and stories, keeping customs alive that have been part of this valley for generations.
The lake is easy to reach by car or bus via roads connecting the region to larger towns and Čačak city nearby. Restaurants and floating cafes line the shore, offering local food, and visitors can fish, take boat rides, or walk along the shoreline.
Although built to generate electricity, the lake today serves mainly as a weekend escape for locals who come with friends and family to relax. Most visitors never notice the underground hydropower plant that continues to operate quietly beneath the surface.
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