Tsankov Kamak Reservoir

Tsankov Kamak Reservoir is a water storage facility in Devin Municipality with a width of 468 meters. The dam holds water for hydroelectric power generation, feeding into a larger regional energy system.

The project emerged in the 2000s as part of Bulgaria's expansion of hydroelectric capabilities in the southern regions. Its completion marked a shift toward larger-scale water-based energy production.

The reservoir shapes the landscape around it and is used by locals and visitors for recreation and water activities. It reflects how hydroelectric power has become woven into the region's identity and daily life.

The site is accessible from local roads and offers viewpoints across the water and surrounding hills. Water levels vary seasonally, which affects how the structure appears at different times of year.

The dam features a double-curved arch design in a cupola shape that is distinctive to this location and rare in the region. This engineering approach was innovative when the structure was built.

Location: Devin

Inception: 2010

Elevation above the sea: 688.5 m

Width: 468 m

Part of: Dospat-Vacha Cascade

GPS coordinates: 41.78222,24.43694

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:52