Plastiras Dam, Arch dam in Karditsa Regional Unit, Greece.
The Plastiras Dam spans 220 meters across the Tavropos River, rising 83 meters high to form the artificial Lake Plastiras at 795 meters above sea level.
Construction of the dam began in December 1955 under French engineering guidance and reached completion in October 1960, marking a major infrastructure achievement for post-war Greece.
Named after General Nikolaos Plastiras, who first proposed the project in 1925, the dam represents Greek determination to modernize national infrastructure during the 20th century.
The structure serves multiple functions, generating 130 megawatts of hydroelectric power while providing water for irrigation and supplying fresh water to Karditsa and surrounding villages.
The double-arched concrete design of the dam transforms the previously flood-prone Tavropos River valley into a 400-million-cubic-meter water reservoir at high altitude.
Location: Karditsa Regional Unit
GPS coordinates: 39.23556,21.74639
Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:59
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