Rozkoš Lake
Rozkoš Lake | |
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![]() Rozkoš Lake | |
![]() ![]() Rozkoš Lake | |
Coordinates | 50°22′38″N 16°04′11″E / 50.37722°N 16.06972°ECoordinates: 50°22′38″N 16°04′11″E / 50.37722°N 16.06972°E |
Type | lake |
Primary inflows | Rovenský potok, Rozkoš, Úpa Canal |
Primary outflows | Rozkoš |
Basin countries | Czech Republic |
Surface area | 10.13 km2 (3.91 sq mi) |
Water volume | 76,154,000 m3 (61,739 acre⋅ft) |
Surface elevation | 276 m (906 ft) |
Rozkoš Lake (Czech: Vodní nádrž Rozkoš) - is a reservoir located in the northern part of the Czech Republic, located close to the town of Česká Skalice.[1] The reservoir is fed by the Rovenský potok, Rozkoš and a 2,34 km in length canal from the Úpa.[2] The building of the reservoir dam began in 1951, however after one year of construction, further works were halted. The construction of the dam was resumed in 1964. The dam's construction was completed in 1969. The reservoir functions as a flood preventative, retention basin, recreation and for the breeding of fish.[3]
References[]
- ^ "Campsites - Rozkos Lake". Camp. Retrieved 11 October 2015.
- ^ "Rozkoš Lake". Krajoznwacy. Retrieved 11 October 2015.
- ^ "Czech Republic Map". Mapy. Retrieved 11 October 2015.
Categories:
- Lakes of the Czech Republic
- Hradec Králové Region
- Czech Republic geography stubs