Ecker Dam, Harz National Park

Name: Ecker Dam
Address: Harz National Park, Germany

#33 among attractions in Harz National Park

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The Ecker Dam is a gravity dam in the Harz mountain range near Bad Harzburg, Germany. Constructed between 1939 and 1943, it is today operated by the Harzwasserwerke company. The dam's reservoir impounds the waters of the Ecker river and mainly serves for drinking water supply. ()

Local name: Eckertalsperre Opened: 1942 (83 years ago)Length: 771 ftHeight: 213 ftReservoir area: 168.03 acres (0.2625 mi²)Coordinates: 51°50'7"N, 10°35'3"E

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Ecker Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brocken, Brocken Garden, Harzburg, Rabenklippe.

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