Těrlicko Reservoir Explained

Těrlicko Reservoir
Coords:49.7547°N 18.4961°W
Pushpin Map:Czech Republic
Pushpin Map Alt:Location of the reservoir in the Czech Republic
Type:reservoir
Inflow:Stonávka
Outflow:Stonávka
Basin Countries:Czech Republic
Area:2.68km2

Těrlicko Reservoir (Czech: vodní nádrž Těrlicko) is a water reservoir and dam in Těrlicko in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. It was built on the Stonávka River in 1955–1964 on an area of .[1]

Construction of the dam had major impact on the municipality of Těrlicko. 141 buildings were sunk, including many community buildings and also a church. Těrlicko was eventually transformed into a village with many tourist attractions. Many recreational centres were built. The reservoir is a popular spot for water sports, and is also used to supply water for nearby coal mines and Třinec Iron and Steel Works.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Těrlicko. Povodí Odry. cs. 2023-04-29.