Morávka Reservoir

Morávka Reservoir (Czech: vodní nádrž Morávka) is a water reservoir and dam in Morávka in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. The reservoir is built on the Morávka River and has a surface of 79.5 ha (196 acres). It was constructed in 1961–1967.^[1]

Morávka Reservoir
Aerial view
Morávka Reservoir
Coordinates	49°34′50″N 18°32′15″E
Type	reservoir
Primary inflows	Morávka
Primary outflows	Morávka
Catchment area	63.3 km2 (24.4 sq mi)
Basin countries	Czech Republic
Surface area	79.5 ha (196 acres)
Water volume	500,000 m3 (410 acre⋅ft)
Surface elevation	518 m (1,699 ft)

The reservoir is a popular spot for sport fishing and other recreational activities. The reservoir is also used to supply drinking water to nearby towns and to subdue floods on Morávka and Ostravice rivers.