It is the most important source of drinking water in the area, built on the headwaters of the river Cirocha.

3,463 inhabitants were evacuated from 769 dwellings from the 7 following villages (Starina, Dara, Ostrožnica, Smolník, Ruské, Veľká Poľana and Zvala).

The total surface of the water reservoir Starina is 240 ha.

There is a scenic viewpoint above the water reservoir Starina.

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