Morávka Reservoir (Czech: vodní nádrž Morávka) is a water reservoir and dam in Morávka in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. The reservoir is built on the Morávka River and has a surface of 79.5 ha (196 acres). It was constructed in 1961–1967.[1]

Morávka Reservoir
Aerial view
Morávka Reservoir is located in Czech Republic
Morávka Reservoir
Morávka Reservoir
Coordinates49°34′50″N 18°32′15″E / 49.58056°N 18.53750°E / 49.58056; 18.53750
Typereservoir
Primary inflowsMorávka
Primary outflowsMorávka
Catchment area63.3 km2 (24.4 sq mi)
Basin countriesCzech Republic
Surface area79.5 ha (196 acres)
Water volume500,000 m3 (410 acre⋅ft)
Surface elevation518 m (1,699 ft)

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

References

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  1. ^ "Morávka" (in Czech). Povodí Odry. Retrieved 2023-06-17.

Further reading

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  • Šimek, Milan (1987). "Přehradní nádrže na území okresů Frýdek-Místek a Karviná". Těšínsko (in Czech). 30 (4): 5–8.