The reservoir is used by the downstream hydroelectric power plant: at night, the hydroelectric energy, unused by users, is used to pump water into the reservoir.
During peak demand periods, the water is diverted downstream, producing additional electricity.
There is also a bar on the edge, open in the evenings and on holidays.

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A beautiful reservoir that serves the hydroelectric power plant below, it fills and empties depending on the time of day.

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Elevation 640 m

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Monday 9 February

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22 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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