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Back in June, we spent a couple of days in Jizera Mountains (Czechia). The first point of interest, we could not miss out, was a torn dam Desná. The dam was built on the river Bílá Desná in 1915. A year later, water started to leak through its embankment and the dam burst. A flood wave reached 13 meters. Sadly, six tens of people died (Wiki). Today, torso of the dam is declared as a technical monument. Check out this sad but interesting mechanical engineering landmark.
On our way to the dam, we pass by waterfalls of the river Bílá Desná (White Desná).
One of many wooden sculptures you can find when going to the dam.
To realize height of the wave, seek for a rope with little blue ribbons stretched over the river. Incredible!
Did you know that the water released energy that corresponds to the amount of energy which the Czech nuclear power plant Temelín produces in a quarter of an hour of its full-power operation? If we put differently, compared with explosion of the atomic bomb in Hiroshima, the water wave reached 1,5% of its power (source: info table at this place).
This one is called: Who survive?
At last! The torn reservoir Desná.
Right next to the dam, you can have a drink at this lovely self-service bar Krömer cabin.
You simply toss coins into this cash box...
...and tap yourself a beer (by Krakonoš brewery)! I LOVE it!
Enjoying the beer with a view of the torn dam.
After little refreshment, exploration of the dam may begin!
That is where the dam broke.
The bottom outlet valve tower (šoupátková věž in Czech).
Memorial to the victims of this tragedy.
Exploring overgrown safety spillway.
And the last shot of this place.
Thank you for reading this post. If you like it, stay tuned as more cool stuff will definitely come. In the meantime, don't forget to check out my Pinmapple profile to see all places I have visited on the map! See you😉