Bystřička Reservoir
VN Bystřička - u pláže
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The Bystřička Water Dam is one of the oldest and most significant dams in the Czech Republic, built between 1908 and 1912, primarily serving for flood protection, recreation, and water management, and is recognized as a cultural monument.

📜 One of the oldest and most significant dams in the Czech Republic.
🏞️ Built between 1908 and 1912, serving flood protection, recreation, and water management.

Why Go

🌊 Explore a historic dam, a cultural monument of the Czech Republic.
🎣 Enjoy recreation and sport fishing opportunities.
🛡️ Learn about its crucial role in regional flood protection.
🚶‍♀️ Discover a unique engineering feat from the early 20th century.

History & Engineering

🏗️ Built 1908-1912, it's the oldest dam in the Morava River basin.
💡 Notable as the first dam in the Carpathian Flysch, designed to account for uplift.
👷‍♂️ Construction was done manually, representing a peak in water engineering of its time.
🏛️ Declared a cultural monument in 2003 for its unique architectural and technical solution.

Purpose

💧 Serves multiple purposes including water supply, electricity production, and flow regulation.
🏞️ Key for recreation and sport fishing.
☔ Essential for flood protection in the region.

Managed By

🏢 Povodí Moravy, Horní Morava branch.

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historicaldamreservoircultural monumentrecreationflood protectionfishingwater management