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The Orlík Reservoir (Czech: Vodní nádrž Orlík) is the largest hydroelectric dam in the Czech Republic. It dams the Vltava River near the village of Solenice, which is near the town of Příbram. The structure is named after Orlík Castle, which is situated a few kilometers above the dam. The dam has four turbines with a nominal capacity of 91 MW each[1] having a total capacity of 364 MW.
| Orlík Reservoir | |
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 View from Zvíkov Castle | |
  Orlík Reservoir | |
| Coordinates | 49°36′21.6″N 14°10′51.6″E / 49.606000°N 14.181000°E |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Vltava River, Otava River |
| Primary outflows | Vltava River |
| Catchment area | 12,105 km2 (4,674 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Czech Republic |
| Max. length | 68 km (42 mi) |
| Surface area | 27.32 km2 (10.55 sq mi) |
| Water volume | 703.8×106 m3 (570,600 acre⋅ft) |
| Surface elevation | 354 m (1,161 ft) |
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- List of dams and reservoirs in the Czech Republic
- List of lakes in the Czech Republic
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