Aldeadávila Dam, Hydroelectric dam in Aldeadávila de la Ribera, Spain.
The concrete arch-gravity dam stands 140 meters high and 250 meters long across the Duero River between Spain and Portugal.
Construction of the dam started in 1956 and finished in 1962, with an investment of 60 million dollars under Spanish-Portuguese river treaties.
The dam structure and surrounding landscape served as filming locations for international movies including Doctor Zhivago and Fast X.
Eight overflow gates direct water through four spillways, maintaining structural integrity while creating a waterfall effect during discharge periods.
The facility contains an underground power station excavated through large-chamber stoping, generating 1,142 megawatts as Spain's largest hydroelectric plant.
Location: Aldeadávila de la Ribera
Location: Freixo de Espada à Cinta
Inception: 1962
Length: 250 m
Part of: Saltos de Duero
GPS coordinates: 41.21179,-6.68578
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:11
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