Josefův Důl dam

Josefův Důl dam
Coordinates 50°47′41″N 15°11′44″E / 50.7946°N 15.1955°ECoordinates: 50°47′41″N 15°11′44″E / 50.7946°N 15.1955°E
Construction began 1976
Opening date 1982
Dam and spillways
Height 43m
Reservoir
Creates Josefův Důl reservoir
Total capacity 23 million cubic meters

The Josefův Důl dam (Czech: vodní nádrž Josefův Důl) sits above the village Josefův Důl and dams the water of Kamenice river. It was built between 1976 and 1982 and is the largest dam in the Jizera Mountains. It has a height of 43 m and a capacity of 23 million cubic meters. It is used for drinking water so recreational activities are not permitted upon it.

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