Březová Dam
Vodní dílo Březová
Water
The Březová Dam, officially known as 'Vodní dílo Březová', is a concrete gravity dam on the Teplá River near Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic. Built between 1931 and 1935, it serves primarily for flood protection, electricity generation, and water flow regulation for sports. It is notable as the oldest concrete dam in Bohemia.

📜 Concrete gravity dam on the Teplá River near Karlovy Vary.
🏗️ Built 1931-1935, oldest concrete dam in Bohemia.

Why Go

🛡️ Crucial for 100-year flood protection of Karlovy Vary.
💡 Features a hydroelectric power plant.
🎣 Supports fishing and ensures water flow for canoeing.
🏞️ Part of the Stanovice-Březová water management system.
🚶‍♀️ Road I/20 runs over the dam, offering views.

Why Avoid

🚫 No official swimming facilities or lifeguard.
🚧 Old road bridge visible during maintenance, indicating potential disruptions.
⚠️ Possible algae/cyanobacteria in summer limiting recreational use.
🚤 No internal combustion engine vessels allowed on the reservoir.

Technical Details

📏 Total reservoir length 2 km, flooded area 76.80 ha.
⬆️ Dam crest at 433.95 meters above sea level.
🏗️ Dam height: 24.95 meters; width: 8.4 meters; length: 228.8 meters.
💧 Equipped with five crown spillways and discharge devices.