Seč Reservoir
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Seč | ||
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Primary inflows Chrudimka | | |
Primary outflows | Chrudimka | |
Basin countries | Czech Republic | |
Max. length | 7 km (4.3 mi) | |
Surface area | 220 ha (540 acres) | |
Water volume | 22×10 6 m3 (18,000 acre⋅ft) | |
Surface elevation | 490.5 m (1,609 ft) |
Seč Reservoir (
Location
Seč Reservoir is the largest reservoir in the Iron Mountains Protected Landscape Area. It is located on the Chrudimka River in a valley close to the town of the same name, about 20 km (12 mi) from Chrudim and 25 km (16 mi) from Pardubice. The reservoir is approx. 7 km (4 mi) long and is situated at 490 m (1,610 ft) above the sea level.
History
The dam was constructed between 1925 and 1934 as a protection against
Biosystem
The environmentally most valuable part of Seč are Ostrůvek and the Oheb peninsula, which consists of a steep rock that ends with a small rocky promontory covered with pines. This place is a home to some rare
Tourism
The reservoir and its surroundings are the main tourist attraction of the Iron Mountains. It is used for recreational purposes and water sports.
Ecology
Oheb and Ostrůvek are protected natural areas threatened by tourists that visit these sites. Another ecological issue is the wastewater from surrounding villages and recreational objects that contaminates the reservoir. It does not represent a direct risk to the people who swim in the water but it causes algal bloom. In some cases, large areas of green "tufts" can be observed. This was originally believed to be caused by manure washed down from the fields close to the reservoir, but results of recent researches proved that fluoride compounds from manure are insoluble in water so it cannot be the primary cause. The algal bloom season on Seč may start as soon as in June and gets worse when there's lack of rain which reduces the water flow. It is recommended to have a shower after swimming in the water or avoid entering the water when the situations worsens.[2]
Gallery
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Ostrůvek
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The Oheb rock (view from the reservoir)
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The Oheb rock and peninsula
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Ústupky
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The reservoir (view towards the tributary)
References
- ^ "Sečská údolní nádrž". Město Seč. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
- ^ "Sinice ze Sečské přehrady jen tak nezmizí, podle radního Kroutila by pomohla kanalizace v okolních obcích". Chrudimské noviny. Retrieved 18 December 2014.