Barrage d'Argentat, Hydroelectric dam in Argentat-sur-Dordogne, France.
The Barrage d'Argentat extends 196 meters across the Dordogne River, featuring three operational turbines within its five concrete hollow piers for electricity generation.
Constructed between 1954 and 1957 under André Borie's supervision, the dam represented an advancement in hydroelectric engineering with its innovative pile-plant design.
The dam forms part of France's renewable energy infrastructure network, demonstrating the country's commitment to sustainable power generation through water resources.
The reservoir created by the dam covers 106 hectares and holds 7.2 million cubic meters of water, contributing to the region's electricity supply.
The structure incorporates granite foundations and maintains a height of 31 meters, regulating water flow from a watershed area of 4,418 square kilometers.
Location: Argentat-sur-Dordogne
Height: 31 m
Length: 196 m
GPS coordinates: 45.10423,1.95391
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:49
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