“Is it true this whole area was once a floodplain?” a curious voice asked. That’s a great question, and you’re standing at the very edge of the solution. This unassuming basin, the Suchá retenční nádrž N4 Jinonice, is more than just a green space. It’s a testament to Prague’s ingenuity in managing the unpredictable forces of nature. Built between 1980 and 1984, the Suchá retenční nádrž N4 Jinonice serves a vital purpose: protecting the lower Dalejské údolí and Hlubočepy from flooding. This 13-meter-high dam, spanning 110 meters, holds back a potential surge of up to 115,560 cubic meters of water during heavy rains. The area we see today, a tranquil expanse of 27,270 square meters, would transform into a temporary lake, holding back the fury of the Jinonice Stream. This stream, normally flowing peacefully from Vidoule through old Butovice and Jinonice, has a history of overflowing its banks. To prevent this, the Suchá retenční nádrž N4 Jinonice was ingeniously incorporated into the city’s storm water management system. Rainwater from the southwestern part of Prague is channeled through an intricate network of storm drains, first to a sedimentation tank above us. Here, debris and large pollutants are filtered out before the water flows into this dry reservoir. You might notice the dry riverbed meandering through a portion of the basin. That, my friends, is the original path of the Jinonice Stream. Sadly, due to extensive construction in the area, much of the stream’s upper course now flows hidden beneath our feet, encased in concrete. But let’s not dwell on the hidden. Instead, take a moment to appreciate the sight of ancient oaks clinging to the slopes beneath us, silent witnesses to the changing landscape. They, like the Suchá retenční nádrž N4 Jinonice, stand as reminders of nature’s power and our ongoing efforts to coexist peacefully.
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