Těrlicko Dam
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Coordinates | 49°45′17″N 18°29′46″E / 49.75472°N 18.49611°ECoordinates: 49°45′17″N 18°29′46″E / 49.75472°N 18.49611°E |
Type | reservoir |
Primary inflows | Stonávka River |
Primary outflows | Stonávka River |
Basin countries | Czech Republic |
Surface area | 2.66 km² |
Těrlicko Dam (Czech: Těrlická přehrada, Vodní nádrž Těrlicko, Polish: Zalew Cierlicki, Zapora wodna Cierlicko) is a water reservoir and dam in Těrlicko, Moravian-Silesian Region, Czech Republic. Its surface is 2.66 km², dam is built on a Stonávka River. It was constructed in 1955-1962.
Construction of the dam had major impact on the village. 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.
References
- Cicha, Irena (2004). Stonawka od źródła do ujścia. Český Těšín: Regio. ISBN 80-239-3850-9.
- Šimek, Milan (1987). "Přehradní nádrže na území okresů Frýdek-Místek a Karviná". Těšínsko 30 (4): 5–8.
External links
- (Czech) Entry at Odra Basin website
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