Belmeken Dam, Hydroelectric dam in Rila Mountains, Bulgaria
The Belmeken Dam creates a reservoir stretching 3.98 kilometers in length and 1.2 kilometers in width at an elevation of 1923 meters.
The construction of Belmeken Dam in the mid-20th century marked Bulgaria's commitment to expanding its energy infrastructure through hydroelectric projects.
The reservoir forms part of the Belmeken-Sestrimo-Chaira cascade system, which represents Bulgarian engineering achievements in water resource management.
The dam area remains open throughout the year without entrance fees, though winter conditions might restrict access due to snow and ice.
This structure maintains the highest reservoir with a bulk dam wall across the Balkan Peninsula, storing 140 million cubic meters of water.
Location: Pazardzhik
Elevation above the sea: 1,923 m
GPS coordinates: 42.16068,23.79693
Latest update: May 12, 2025 20:04
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