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Elbe Dam (Labská Reservoir) in Špindlerův Mlýn

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Elbe Dam (Labská Reservoir) in Špindlerův Mlýn

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Elbe Dam (Labská Reservoir) in Špindlerův Mlýn

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Location: Královéhradecký kraj, Northeast, Czech Republic

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1. Labská Dam (Elbe Dam) – Labská Reservoir loop from Labská

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2. Labská Dam – View of the Labská Dam loop from Bedřichov

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3. Labská Reservoir – Elbe Dam (Labská Reservoir) loop from Labská

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Sascha

January 26, 2024

First dam on the Elbe.

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Corinna

April 12, 2025

When you look at the Elbe Dam, it's hard to believe that it overflowed in 1997: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krausebauden-Talsperre

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The brick, round structure on the dam wall of the reservoir in Špindlerův Mlýn (Spindlermühle) most likely serves as an intake structure or intake tower for the reservoir (dam). Such structures fulfill several important functions:
1. Water intake: Water can be extracted from the reservoir in a controlled manner via the tower – e.g., for power generation (hydroelectric power plant), drinking water supply, or to regulate the water level.
2. Flood protection: In the event of a strong inflow, the structure can also serve as part of the overflow system to release water in a controlled manner.
3. Access and maintenance: There is usually access to the internal technical equipment, for example, for maintenance or controlling the inflows and outflows.

The round, brick design is typical of older dams—both functionally and architecturally. In Spindleruv Mlyn, the entire structure is also a listed monument, which explains why it is so massive and aesthetically striking.

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1. Labská Dam (Elbe Dam) – Labská Reservoir loop from Labská

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