The Hamerský potok is a stream in the Czech Republic, a left tributary of the Nežárka River. It flows through the South Bohemian and Vysočina regions. It is long.
Etymology The name means 'hammer mill stream' in Czech.
Characteristic
The Hamerský potok originates in the territory of Horní Dubenky in the Javořice Highlands at an elevation of and flows to Jindřichův Hradec, where it enters the Nežárka River at an elevation of . It is long. Its drainage basin has an area of . The average discharge at 11.6 river km in Blažejov is .
The longest tributaries of the Hamerský potok are: Tributary Length (km) Side Olešná 17.3 right Studenský potok 15.6 left Chlum 11.5 left Lomský potok 7.3 left
Course The stream flows through the municipal territories of Horní Dubenky, Jihlávka, Kaliště, Panské Dubenky, Studená, Zahrádky, Jilem, Horní Meziříčko, Strmilov, Střížovice, Blažejov, Rodvínov and Jindřichův Hradec.
Bodies of water
The basin area is rich in fishponds. The largest of them is Krvavý rybník with an area of . Many of the fishponds are built directly on the Hamerský potok; the largest of them are Ratmírovský rybník with an area of and Hejtman with an area of . A significant pond is also Vajgar, located in the centre of Jindřichův Hradec near the stream's mouth. With an area of , it is one of the symbols of the town.
Tourism The lower course of the Hamerský potok is suitable for river tourism in autumn, when water is released from the fishpond Ratmírovský rybník. A paddling competition is held here every year.
See also List of rivers of the Czech Republic
References
External links
River flow at Oldřiš station – Flood Warning and Forecasting Service of the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute