Lechstaustufe 6, reservoir in Germany
Lechstaustufe 6 is a dam and hydroelectric power station on the Lech River near Schongau. It divides the water into a flowing river section and a large reservoir behind it, with the dam rising about 82 feet (25 meters) above the valley floor and extending over 1,300 feet (400 meters) across.
The dam was built in the late 1950s, with construction starting in 1958 and finishing just two years later in 1960. It was constructed quickly using a gravel and clay core, and has served as a key infrastructure for water management and power generation ever since.
The name Lechstaustufe 6 refers to the sixth dam stage along the Lech River system. For local anglers and water enthusiasts, this is a familiar meeting place where people gather to fish and spend time outdoors.
The site is open to the public during daylight hours and is easily accessible via nearby roads and walking paths that lead across and around the dam. Visitors can explore the area on foot or by bike, making it convenient for day trips and casual outdoor visits.
The dam is locally called the bottleneck because of how narrow it sits in the valley where the river flows. The height difference between the water levels above and below the dam is only about 10 feet (3 meters), making it a smaller-scale installation compared to other dams along this river.
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