Saint-Guérin Dam

The Saint-Guérin Dam extends 250 meters in length and rises 70 meters high, featuring a concrete structure that holds 13 million cubic meters of water.

Construction of the Saint-Guérin Dam concluded in 1961 as part of the broader Roselend-La Bâthie project to enhance water management and energy production in Savoie.

The dam bears the name of Saint Guérin, recognized in the region as the patron of herds, connecting the modern structure to local religious heritage.

A pedestrian path along the right bank of the lake leads to an 83-meter Himalayan footbridge, offering access for visitors with reduced mobility.

Scientists deployed nineteen seismic sensors around the dam in 2015 to study structural dynamics and record variations caused by earthquakes and reservoir changes.

Location: Beaufort

Inception: 1961

Height: 70 m

Length: 250 m

Width: 12 m

Made from material: concrete

Operator: EDF

Part of: Aménagement de Roselend - La Bâthie

GPS coordinates: 45.65016,6.57945

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46