Retention basin Jivina
Jiviny-retenční nádrž
The Jiviny Retention Reservoir in Prague 6 has undergone a significant revitalization, including desilting and ecological improvements, as part of Prague's long-term strategic project for reservoir renewal. It serves for flood protection, as a fishing ground, and now features new biotopes for local flora and fauna.

💧 The Jiviny Retention Reservoir in Prague 6 has undergone a significant revitalization.
🌿 Part of Prague's long-term project, it now offers enhanced flood protection, a fishing ground, and new biotopes.

Why Go

🌊 Experience a major revitalized reservoir designed for flood protection of the Litovicko-Šárecký stream basin.
🎣 Enjoy fishing in the designated revir, now with improved access.
🦆 Discover new biotopes for local fauna and flora, including submerged shelters made from old stumps and stones.
🚶‍♀️ Explore the area around one of Prague's largest reservoirs, capable of holding up to 240,000 m3 of water during floods.
📜 Learn about the historical significance, as Younger Iron Age artifacts were discovered during the revitalization, suggesting a Celtic settlement.

Technical Details

🏗️ Originally built between 1980-1984, the reservoir's dam is over five meters high and nearly 300 meters long.
🧹 Over 40,000 m3 of accumulated sediment were removed during the recent revitalization.
🛠️ The undermined right bank was reinforced with heavy boulder riprap for stability.

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reservoirrevitalizationflood protectionnaturefishingarchaeologyPragueenvironmental project