Wallroda Dam (German: Talsperre Wallroda) is a dam near Radeberg, Germany.

Wallroda Dam
Wallroda Dam is located in Saxony
Wallroda Dam
Location of Wallroda Dam in Saxony
Official nameTalsperre Wallroda
CountryGermany
LocationBautzen, Saxony
Coordinates51°7′4″N 13°58′35″E / 51.11778°N 13.97639°E / 51.11778; 13.97639
Construction began1986
Opening date1989
Dam and spillways
Height (foundation)11.6 metres (38 ft)
Height (thalweg)10.1 metres (33 ft)
Length200 metres (660 ft)
Elevation at crest260.89 metres (855.9 ft)
Width (crest)3 metres (9.8 ft)
Dam volume22,000 cubic metres (780,000 cu ft)
Reservoir
Total capacity840,000 cubic metres (30,000,000 cu ft)
Surface area36 hectares (89 acres)
Normal elevation259.7 metres (852 ft)
Current water level values (in German)

Construction

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The dam was built between 1986 and 1989 in Wallroda [de] near Radeberg and south of Großröhrsdorf, with the intended purpose of supplying water to farms and fisheries in the area.[1] It also has a small part in regional flood prevention strategies.[2]

Recreational activities

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Panoramic view of the reservoir

Camping

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A campsite can be found on the northern bank of the dam. Additionally, there are a restaurant and a miniature golf course.[3]

Swimming

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There are no water rescue facilities, anyone who enters the water does so at their own risk.[1]

Fishing

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The dam's reservoir is listed with the Deutscher Anglerverband (German Angling Association). For environmental protection reasons, fishing is only permitted in designated areas.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Talsperre Wallroda - Infos". www.seen.de (in German). Retrieved 6 July 2020.
  2. ^ "Gefahrenkarte Große Röder, Los 3.2 - Arnsdorf bei Dresden" (PDF) (in German). Landestalsperrenverwaltung des Freistaates Sachsen. 22 February 2005. p. 6. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
  3. ^ "Home :: LuxOase". www.luxoase.de. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
  4. ^ "Gewässerordnung / Gewässerverzeichnis Ausgabe 2018 - 2020" (PDF) (in German). Landesanglerverband Sachsen. p. 58. Retrieved 6 July 2020.