Klabava (river)
The Klabava is a river in the Czech Republic, a right tributary of the Berounka River. It flows through the Plzeň and Central Bohemian regions. It is long.
Etymology
The origin of the name is uncertain. The name probably originated in the 14th century and was derived from the old Czech verbs klabati or klábati. There is also a theory that the name has its root in the Slovenian word klabotina, i.e. 'alluvium'. The village of Klabava was named after the river.Characteristic
The Klabava originates in the territory of Věšín in the Brdy Highlands at an elevation of and flows to Oslov, where it enters the Berounka River at an elevation of. It is long. Its drainage basin has an area of.The longest tributaries of the Klabava are:
| Tributary | Length | Side |
| Holoubkovský potok | 23.5 | right |
| Voldušský potok | 13.8 | right |
| Skořický potok | 9.1 | left |
Settlements
The most important settlement on the river is the town of Rokycany. The river flows through the municipal territories of Věšín, Strašice, Dobřív, Medový Újezd, Hůrky, Hrádek, Kamenný Újezd, Rokycany, Klabava, Ejpovice, Kyšice, Dýšina and Chrást.Bodies of water
There are 245 bodies of water in the basin area. The largest of them is the fishpond Hořejší Padrťský rybník with an area of, supplied by several small tributaries of the Klabava. Two reservoirs are built on the lower course of the river: Klabava and Ejpovice.The Klabava Reservoir was built in 1957. The flooded area is. The original purpose was to divert the river for iron ore mining, but after mining ended and the quarry flooded in 1975, the reservoir lost its purpose. Today it is used to ensure minimum flow of the river, for recreation, fishing and flood protection.
The Ejpovice Reservoir has an area of. It was created by the flooding of the quarry after the iron ore mining ceased in 1967. It is used for recreation and sports.