Bleiloch Dam, Hydroelectric dam in Saale-Orla-Kreis, Germany
The Bleiloch Dam rises 409 meters above sea level and functions as a major water regulation structure on the Saale River in eastern Germany.
The construction of Bleiloch Dam reached completion in 1925, marking the beginning of large-scale hydroelectric power generation in the Saale-Orla-Kreis region.
The German Engineering Association recognized Bleiloch Dam as a Historic Landmark of Civil Engineering in 2016 for its technological innovations.
The reservoir created by Bleiloch Dam stores 213 million cubic meters of water and generates electricity through two Francis turbines at 180 cubic meters per second.
Bleiloch Dam stands as Germany's largest dam by volume and forms an integral component of the Saalekaskade reservoir system.
Location: Saale-Orla-Kreis
Inception: 1925
Elevation above the sea: 409 m
Industry: power engineering, renewable energy industry
Part of: Saalekaskade
GPS coordinates: 50.52456,11.71430
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:05
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