The Zillierbach Dam (German: Zillierbachtalsperre) lies in the East Harz in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt near the town of Elbingerode (Harz) and impounds the Zillierbach stream. It supplies drinking water to several villages in the High Harz (Elbingerode Elend (Harz) Schierke teilweise Rübeland) as well as the town of Wernigerode; it also provides flood protection.The Zillierbach was known as the Holtemme until the 16th century then from 1558 as the Zilgerbach.
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