Sysendammen, Embankment dam in Eidfjord, Norway
Sysendammen is an embankment dam in Eidfjord extending 1167 meters in length and rising 81 meters in height. It was constructed from moraine and stone materials and serves as part of a hydroelectric system that supports power generation in the region.
The dam was completed in 1980 during Norway's hydroelectric development phase. It connects to the Sima and Leiro power stations, which emerged from this construction project.
The structure reflects Norwegian engineering choices through the use of natural materials adapted to the mountain setting. It shapes the visual landscape of Eidfjord and forms part of the local infrastructure that travelers encounter while visiting the region.
The dam is accessible from Route 7, where parking spaces and information boards are available. Visitors should be prepared for changing mountain weather conditions when visiting the area.
The structure uses moraine material from the region's ice age past, which was naturally available at the site. This material choice shows how builders cleverly used local geological resources available to them.
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