South dam of Lago Bianco

The South dam of Lago Bianco extends across the southern end of the reservoir, controlling water flow for electricity generation at 2,234 meters elevation point.

Engineers constructed the dam between 1910 and 1911 as part of a larger water management system that merged two smaller lakes into the current Lago Bianco reservoir.

The structure holds recognition as a class B Swiss cultural property, marking its regional importance in the industrial development of Graubünden canton.

The dam functions as a primary water control point for multiple hydroelectric power stations in Val Poschiavo, including the facilities at Palü and Robbia.

Water from this dam flows south toward the Mediterranean Sea through the Poschiavino, Adda, and Po rivers, while nearby Lej Nair drains north to the Black Sea.

Location: Poschiavo

Location: Grisons

Part of: list of cultural properties in Poschiavo

GPS coordinates: 46.39258,10.03044

Latest update: March 12, 2025 14:39