Harcov Reservoir
Přehradní nádrž Harcov
A reservoir near the center of Liberec, popular for swimming, recreation, and winter ice skating. It is currently drained for a major reconstruction project scheduled to be completed in 2025.

📜 A reservoir near the center of Liberec, popular for swimming, recreation, and winter ice skating.
🚧 Currently drained for a major reconstruction project scheduled to be completed in 2025.

Why Go

🏊‍♀️ Popular for swimming, walking, and relaxation (when operational).
⛸️ Winter ice skating on the frozen surface (when operational).
🎣 Fishing for lowland species (when operational).
🛶 Rent rafts, canoes, and kayaks for boating (when operational).
🏐 Main beach with a volleyball court (when operational).
🌳 Bordered by forest and quiet residential area.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Currently drained for reconstruction until summer 2025.

Amenities (When Operational)

🏖️ Grassy and sandy beach with moderately steep bank.
🚿 Basic services near the dam: toilets, showers, refreshment stands, restaurant.

History & Purpose

🏛️ Built between 1902 and 1911 by German architect Otto Intze.
🌊 Originally for flood protection and industrial water supply.
🏞️ Now primarily a recreational area and registered as a cultural monument.

Technical Details

📏 Dam Height: 20.5 meters
📏 Dam Length: 157 meters
📏 Crown Height: 13 meters above surrounding terrain
💧 Maximum Water Capacity: 630,000 m³
🏞️ Catchment Area: 14.78 km²

Wildlife

🐸 Surrounding area is home to protected species: common toad, smooth newt, great spotted woodpecker, spotted flycatcher, and western hedgehog.

Managed By

⚙️ Operator: Přehrada Harcov

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reservoirdamnaturerecreationswimmingboatingfishingice skatingwalkingcultural monument