Barrage du Seujet, Run-of-river power station and dam at Rhône River, Geneva, Switzerland
The Barrage du Seujet combines a hydroelectric power station with a footbridge across the Rhône River, regulating water flow from Lake Geneva.
Construction of the Barrage du Seujet in 1995 replaced wooden mobile screens that manually controlled lake levels from the Machine Bridge since 1894.
The structure takes its name from the Geneva-Plainpalais district where it stands, integrating industrial functionality with public accessibility through walkways.
The facility generates 25 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually while maintaining water levels and facilitating boat navigation through the Rhône River.
The dam incorporates fish passages enabling species to migrate between Lake Geneva and the Rhône River during their reproduction periods.
Location: Canton of Geneva
Location: Geneva
Elevation above the sea: 371 m
GPS coordinates: 46.20439,6.13541
Latest update: March 13, 2025 11:41
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