Žermanice Reservoir (Czech: vodní nádrž Žermanice) is a water reservoir and dam in Lučina in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. It was built on the Lučina River in 1951–1957 on an area of 2.48 km2 (0.96 sq mi).[2]

Žermanice Reservoir
The reservoir viewed from Soběšovice
Location of the reservoir in the Czech Republic
Location of the reservoir in the Czech Republic
Žermanice Reservoir
LocationLučina, Moravian-Silesian Region
Coordinates49°43′10″N 18°27′43″E / 49.71944°N 18.46194°E / 49.71944; 18.46194
Typereservoir
Primary inflowsLučina
Primary outflowsLučina
Basin countriesCzech Republic
Surface area2.48 km2 (0.96 sq mi)
Max. depth28 m (92 ft)[1]
Water volume25.3×10^6 m3 (20,500 acre⋅ft)[1]

The reservoir is named after the village of Žermanice. In addition to Lučina on the western shore and Žermanice on the northern shore, there are also the villages of Dolní Domaslavice and Soběšovice on the eastern shore of the reservoir. The reservoir is a popular spot for water sports and other recreational activities. The reservoir is also used to supply water for factories in Ostrava and Paskov.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Historie obce" (in Czech). Obec Žermanice. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  2. ^ "Žermanice" (in Czech). Povodí Odry. Retrieved 2023-05-01.