Verbois dam, Hydroelectric power station in Aire-la-Ville, Switzerland
The Verbois dam extends 410 meters across the Rhône River, featuring four Kaplan turbines and multiple outflow gates for water management purposes.
Construction of the dam commenced in the 1940s, transforming the local environment and establishing a major power generation facility for the Geneva region.
The Services Industriels de Genève maintains this facility while implementing environmental protection measures to preserve the surrounding ecosystem and wildlife.
Tours of the facility require advance booking for groups between 10 and 20 people, with visits conducted in French and English on weekdays.
The dam generates 466 gigawatt-hours annually, supplying 15 percent of the electrical consumption needs for the entire Canton of Geneva.
Location: Aire-la-Ville
Location: Russin
Location: Canton of Geneva
Inception: 1938
Elevation above the sea: 371 m
Length: 410 m
GPS coordinates: 46.19294,6.02861
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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