Dospat-Vacha Cascade

The Dospat-Vacha Cascade incorporates five reservoirs and seven power plants across the western Rhodope Mountains, spanning through Smolyan, Pazardzhik, and Plovdiv provinces.

Construction of this extensive hydroelectric project started in 1963 by Hydrostroy company and reached completion in 2010 with the addition of Tsankov Kamak dam.

The National Electricity Company manages this infrastructure project, which represents Bulgarian advancement in sustainable energy production since the mid-20th century.

The cascade generates 871 gigawatt-hours annually through its combined capacity of 500.2 megawatts, while supporting irrigation systems across southern Bulgaria.

The system features Bulgaria's highest dam at Vacha Reservoir, measuring 144.5 meters, and includes the country's first double curvature arch dam at Tsankov Kamak.

GPS coordinates: 42.02694,24.47194

Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:46