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Vír Dam

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    July 12, 2022

    The water reservoir was created for the purpose of regulating the flow in the Svratka basin, preventing floods and using the water flow for energy. Originally, its recreational use was considered, but right at the beginning of its operation, its importance was supplemented by its use for water supply purposes.
    Vír I is part of a set of connected buildings that enable comprehensive use of the water resource. The construction of the waterworks began in 1947 and ended in 1957. The main element of the ensemble is a concrete gravity dam 66.2 m high, its crown is 9 m wide and 390 m long. 5 m).
    One of the construction managers was the later writer Zdeněk Pluhař, who wrote the novel Blue Valley about the construction.

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