Zemplínska šírava
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Zemplínska šírava is a dam and lake
in eastern Slovakia
, near the town of Michalovce
, wholly belonging to the Michalovce District
. The name recalls the historical Zemplín
region. The dam was built in 1961–1965, covers an area of 33 km² (12.7 sq mi), has an average depth of 9.5 m (31.2 ft), with a maximum depth of 14 m (45.9 ft). Water from the dam flows into the Laborec river, which in turn flows into the Bodrog
river. The area is primarily used for recreation. It also supplies cooling water for the Vojany Power Station
.
Lake
A lake is a body of relatively still fresh or salt water of considerable size, localized in a basin, that is surrounded by land. Lakes are inland and not part of the ocean and therefore are distinct from lagoons, and are larger and deeper than ponds. Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams,...
in eastern Slovakia
Slovakia
The Slovak Republic is a landlocked state in Central Europe. It has a population of over five million and an area of about . Slovakia is bordered by the Czech Republic and Austria to the west, Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east and Hungary to the south...
, near the town of Michalovce
Michalovce
Michalovce is a town on the Laborec river in eastern Slovakia, with a population around 40,000. It is the biggest town of the Michalovce District in the Košice Region.-Geography:...
, wholly belonging to the Michalovce District
Michalovce District
Michalovce District is a district inthe Košice Region of eastern Slovakia.Until 1918, the district was split between the Hungarian counties of Zemplín and Uh .-Municipalities:* Bajany...
. The name recalls the historical Zemplín
Zemplín
Zemplén is the name of a historic administrative county of the Kingdom of Hungary. Its territory is presently situated in eastern Slovakia under the name of Zemplín...
region. The dam was built in 1961–1965, covers an area of 33 km² (12.7 sq mi), has an average depth of 9.5 m (31.2 ft), with a maximum depth of 14 m (45.9 ft). Water from the dam flows into the Laborec river, which in turn flows into the Bodrog
Bodrog
The Bodrog is a river in eastern Slovakia and north-eastern Hungary. It is a tributary to the river Tisza. The Bodrog is formed by the confluence of the rivers Ondava and Latorica near Zemplin in eastern Slovakia...
river. The area is primarily used for recreation. It also supplies cooling water for the Vojany Power Station
Vojany Power Station
Vojany Power Station is a thermal power station at Vojany, Slovakia. It consists of 12 units, with 110 MW generation capacity each. Planning of the first plant began in 1959, the project was approved in 1960, and construction began in 1961. It was commissioned in 1966...
.