Karlivske Reservoir, reservoir in Ukraine
Karlivske Reservoir is a large water body in Donetsk Oblast fed by the Vovcha and Vodyana rivers and releasing water back to the Vovcha. The flat landscape surrounding it features fields, patches of trees, and rocky shores, where the dam maintains a calm water surface.
The reservoir was built in 1933 to control water flow during dry or rainy periods and protect local settlements from flooding or drought. For many decades it served agricultural needs and later became a water storage facility for urban development and industry.
The reservoir serves as a gathering place for local residents who come to enjoy outdoor activities, especially on weekends when families visit for leisure time. The name derives from the nearby village of Karlowka, and the area shows how people integrate this water source into their everyday routines.
Access to the reservoir is straightforward from the main road between Donetsk and Krasnoarmeysk via a turnoff toward the village of Karlovka. The open, flat terrain makes it easy to find quiet spots for walking, fishing, or sitting by the water.
The reservoir is part of the Donetsk water conduit system that supplies water to the region's mines and factories, making it vital infrastructure for local industry. This connection to mining operations shows how water serves both people and the economic activity that shapes the region.
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