Soodla Reservoir Explained

Soodla Reservoir
Location:Anija Parish, Harju County, Estonia
Pushpin Map:Estonia
Type:Reservoir
Inflow:Soodla River
Outflow:Soodla River, Raudoja Reservoir
Basin Countries:Estonia
Date-Built:1981
Date-Flooded:1981
Islands:4
Cities:Pillapalu, Raudoja
Part Of:Tallinn water supply system
Agency:Tallinna Vesi
Residence Time:4-5 weeks

Soodla Reservoir is located on Soodla river in Pillapalu Village, Anija Parish, Harju County, Estonia, near Kehra and Kuusalu.

The reservoir is part of the Tallinn water supply system and feeds Jägala, Aavoja and Pirita rivers with water through Raudoja Reservoir. Water flows from Soodla to Raudoja Reservoir through a long diameter steel pipe.

The area of the reservoir is, average depth is and maximum depth is .[1]

History

Plans to build the reservoir date back to 1975. The reservoir was built and flooded in 1981.[2] [3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Soodla veehoidla. 2021-02-04. keskkonnaportaal.ee. et.
  2. Web site: Veekogu: Soodla veehoidla VEE2002410. 2021-02-05. infoleht.keskkonnainfo.ee. et.
  3. Book: Krause. Teet. Kalastiku ja püügivahendite efektiivsuse uuring Eesti väikejärvedes. Palm. Anu. Keskkonnaministeerium. 2018. Tartu. 116.