The dam ranks third in size in Bulgaria with water service of 17300 decameters. Its old name was Georgi Traikov. It has warm waters, and is used for water supply and irrigation.
The dam is rich in fish - bream, perch, rudd, and seat-fish. There are wonderful opportunities for fishing. The picturesque bed of the dam and the afforested hills around it attract many tourists and offer great recreation possibilities. At Tzonevo dam there are bungalows, and private lodgings are offered in the adjacent villages of Tzonevo and Asparuhovo.
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