This tajch (a historic mining reservoir), probably the most picturesque of those that survive, was built in 1743 to a design by Samuel Mikovíni, who was also its chief engineer.
Water from the upper part of the Hodruša valley was being diverted through ditches and a water tunnel to the Richňava tajchs, so the water stored in Hornohodrušský tajch was no longer enough for the needs of the Hodruša mines and smelters. The dam was later raised, increasing the volume of water it held even further. This tajch has also been restored recently; its unique waterfall, more than 30 m high and part of the outlet system, can now only be seen after heavy rainfall. It is a popular place for recreation, with swimming, boating and cold-water swimming in winter. The road alongside the tajch leads you to Hornohodrušský tajch and the centre of Salamandra Resort.
