Skawa

For the village of the same name, see Skawa, Nowy Targ County.
Skawa
River
Skawa near Maków Podhalański
Country Poland
State Lesser Poland Voivodeship
Source Spytkowice, Nowy Targ County
49°34′35″N 19°49′7″E / 49.57639°N 19.81861°E
Mouth Vistula at Smolice
50°1′52″N 19°27′12″E / 50.03111°N 19.45333°ECoordinates: 50°1′52″N 19°27′12″E / 50.03111°N 19.45333°E
Length 96 km (60 mi)
Basin 1,160 km2 (448 sq mi)
Discharge
 - average 11.1 m3/s (392 cu ft/s)

Skawa (German: Schaue) is a river in southern Poland, a right tributary of the Vistula. It originates in the Western Carpathians (Beskids), is 96 km long and drains 1,160 km². It passes several towns: Jordanów, Maków Podhalański, Sucha Beskidzka, Wadowice and Zator, and whole river is located within the territory of Lesser Poland Voivodeship.

Skawa has its source in the Spytkowice Pass, at the height of 700 meters above sea level. Since it is a mountain river and causes frequent floodings, its regulation has for years been a priority. Construction of a dam at a village of Świnna Poręba is to be completed by 2014. A reservoir will be created, which will prevent future floods, and which will serve as a source of drinking water for the local population. Skawa flows into the Vistula near the village of Smolice.

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