Orlík dam - Czech republic
Dams
Orlík dam
Locality type: Dams
Continent: Europe
State (country): Czech republic
Place: Písek district
ORLIK DAM
It is situated in South Bohemia, boarding Vltava river. The dam was built during 1954-1961 as water electric power station. Its name has got thanks to near Orlík castle. It is greatest of all Vltava dams.
Pier length: 511 m
Pier height: 91 m
Lake surface: 2732 ha
Length: 68 kms on Vltava, 23 kms on Otava, 7 kms on Lužnice
Volume: 717 mil.m3
Orlík dam is an excellent place for diving, surfing, swimming and in general, it is a first-class place for your holidays.
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