Les Cammazes dam, Dome dam in Les Cammazes, France
The concrete structure rises 70 meters high and extends 198 meters across the Sor River, creating a reservoir of 18.8 million cubic meters.
The dam, built between 1953 and 1958, replaced an old watermill called La Gravette, which now lies beneath the reservoir waters.
The structure forms part of the water management system that supplies the Canal du Midi, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean.
The reservoir provides drinking water to 200 municipalities through the Picotalen purification plant and supports irrigation systems in the Lauragais region.
A protection perimeter surrounds the entire dam site, prohibiting recreational activities while ensuring water quality for local communities.
Location: Les Cammazes
Inception: 1954
Official opening: 1957
Height: 70 m
Length: 198.5 m
GPS coordinates: 43.40694,2.09508
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
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