Dřevnice
Dřevnice
River in Zlín, Czech Republic
Dřevnice is a river in the Czech Republic, a left tributary of the Morava River. It flows through the Zlín Region. It is 41.6 km (25.8 mi) long.
| Dřevnice | |
|---|---|
The Dřevnice in Zlín | |
| Location | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Region | Zlín |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Držková, Vizovice Highlands |
| • elevation | 568 m (1,864 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Morava |
• coordinates | 49°12′12″N 17°30′41″E |
• elevation | 177 m (581 ft) |
| Length | 41.6 km (25.8 mi) |
| Basin size | 435.2 km2 (168.0 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 3.15 m3/s (111 cu ft/s) near estuary |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Morava→ Danube→ Black Sea |
The name of the river has its root in the Czech word dřevo (i.e. 'wood'). The name is derived from the wooden stakes and boards that were used to strengthen the banks of the river in populated areas as protection against floods.[1]
The Dřevnice originates in the territory of Držková in the Vizovice Highlands at the elevation of 568 m (1,864 ft) and flows to Otrokovice, where it enters the Morava River at the elevation of 177 m (581 ft). It is 41.6 km (25.8 mi) long. Its drainage basin has an area of 435.2 km2 (168.0 sq mi).[2]
The longest tributaries of the Dřevnice are:
| Tributary | Length (km) | River km | Side |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lutoninka | 15.6 | 22.0 | left |
| Fryštácký potok | 14.2 | 13.9 | right |
The most notable settlement on the river is the city of Zlín. The river flows through the municipal territories of Držková, Kašava, Hrobice, Trnava, Březová, Slušovice, Lípa, Želechovice nad Dřevnicí, Zlín and Otrokovice.
There are 142 bodies of water in the basin area. The Slušovice Reservoir is constructed on the river and is the largest body of water in the drainage basin with an area of 75 ha (190 acres).[2]
Naturally occurring fish in the river include river trout, common barbel, grayling and common nase.[3]
- "O řece Dřevnici" (in Czech). Turistika.cz. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
- "Základní charakteristiky toku Dřevnice a jeho povodí" (in Czech). T. G. Masaryk Water Research Institute. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
- Pohludka, Dominik (2023-10-14). "Zlín podpoří výsadbu ryb v Dřevnici. Rybám se nedaří rozmnožovat přirozeně" (in Czech). Deník.cz. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
- River flow at Zlín station – Flood Warning and Forecasting Service of the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute