Slapy Reservoir
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Slapy Reservoir ({{langx|cs|vodní nádrž Slapy}}) is a reservoir in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. With an area of {{convert|11.63|km2|abbr=on}}, it is the sixth largest reservoir in the country. Built on the Vltava River, it is part of the so-called Vltava Cascade.
Location
Slapy is located in the Central Bohemian Region, in the Benešov Uplands. It lies about {{convert|22|km}} south of Prague. It is named after the village of Slapy, located near the dam. The Slapy Reservoir was built on the Vltava River as part of the so-called Vltava Cascade: it is preceded by the Orlík Reservoir and followed by the Štěchovice Reservoir.
Characteristics
File:Slapská_přehrada,_zdola.jpg
Slapy has an area of the water surface of {{convert|11.63|km2|abbr=on}} and total capacity of {{convert|269300000|m3|acre.ft|abbr=on}}. The catchment area is {{convert|12.96|km2|abbr=on}}. The average depth is about {{convert|20|km2|abbr=on}} and the maximum depth is about {{convert|53|km2|abbr=on}}. The current water level is 35 metres higher than the original bed of the Vltava. The length of the reservoir is {{convert|43|km|abbr=on}}. The dam is {{convert|60|m|abbr=on}} high. The reservoir is managed by Povodí Vltavy, a state-owned enterprise.{{cite web |title=VD Slapy|url=https://www.pvl.cz/files/download/vodohospodarske-informace/vodni-dila-a-nadrze/slapy.pdf|publisher=Povodí Vltavy|language=cs|access-date=2024-06-04}}{{cite web |title=Přehrady v ČR VI: Slapy|url=https://www.nase-voda.cz/prehrady-cr-vi-slapy/|publisher=Naše voda|language=cs|access-date=2024-06-04}}
History
The reservoir was built in 1949–1955. Filling began unplanned in 1954 due to a flood that filled the reservoir within a few days. The construction of a lock was planned, but due to time and financial reasons, it was not implemented.
Purpose
The main purpose of the reservoir is to improve the river flow for water transport and for water use, and provision of water for energy use. The reservoir also partially protects the area under the dam (especially the city of Prague) from floods. The dam is also used for fish farming, sports and recreation.{{cite web |title=Přehrada Slapy – užijte si koupání i vodní sporty|url=https://www.kudyznudy.cz/aktivity/prehrada-slapy|publisher=CzechTourism|language=cs|access-date=2024-06-04}}
The hydroelectric power station is situated at the base of the dam body. It is equipped with three Kaplan turbines.
Tourism
References
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External links
{{commons category|Slapy Reservoir}}
- [https://www.pvl.cz/portal/Nadrze/cz/pc/Mereni.aspx?id=VLSL&oid=2 Water level in the reservoir] on the Povodí Vltavy website
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Category:Reservoirs in the Czech Republic
Category:Dams in the Czech Republic
Category:Hydroelectric power stations in the Czech Republic
Category:Geography of the Central Bohemian Region
Category:Dams completed in 1955
Category:Buildings and structures in the Central Bohemian Region