Morávka Dam

Morávka Dam

Morávka Dam
Coordinates 49°34′50″N 18°32′15″E / 49.58056°N 18.53750°E / 49.58056; 18.53750Coordinates: 49°34′50″N 18°32′15″E / 49.58056°N 18.53750°E / 49.58056; 18.53750
Type reservoir
Primary inflows Morávka River
Primary outflows Morávka River
Catchment area 63.3 km²
Basin countries Czech Republic
Surface area 0.795 km²
Water volume 500,000 m3 (410 acre·ft)
Surface elevation 518.4 m

Morávka Dam (Czech: Vodní nádrž Morávka) is a water reservoir and dam near Morávka, Moravian-Silesian Region, Czech Republic. The dam is built on the Morávka River and has a surface of 0.795 km². It was constructed in 1961-1966.

The dam is a popular spot for sport fishing and other recreational activities. The dam is also used to supply drinking water to nearby towns and to subdue floods on Morávka and Ostravice rivers.

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