Březová Dam in Karlovy Vary
Přehrada Březová v Karlových Varech
The Březová Dam, officially known as 'Vodní dílo Březová', is a significant technical monument located on the Teplá River on the outskirts of Karlovy Vary. Constructed between 1931 and 1935, its primary purpose is flood protection for the city, with secondary uses including electricity generation, fishing, and supporting canoeing events.

📜 A significant technical monument on the Teplá River near Karlovy Vary.
🌊 Built between 1931-1935 for flood protection, electricity generation, and water sports.

Why Go

🛡️ Crucial for flood protection of Karlovy Vary and surrounding areas.
💡 Features a hydroelectric power plant installed in 1988.
🎣 Supports fishing rights and ensures water flow for canoeing competitions.
🏞️ Part of the Stanovice-Březová water management system.
🚶‍♀️ Road I/20 runs over the dam, offering views.

Technical Details

📏 Total reservoir length of 2 km.
⬆️ 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 safety crown spillways and discharge devices.

🏊‍♀️ Swimming

Historically a popular swimming spot with a pier.
⚠️ No official swimming area or lifeguard present today, public swimming is no longer common.

Why Avoid

🚧 During maintenance, an old road bridge from the original communication can be seen, indicating potential disruptions.
🚫 No official swimming facilities.

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damtechnical monumentflood protectionhydroelectric poweroutdoorkarlovy varykarlovarský krajnaturecanoeingfishing