Barrage de La Tache, Granite dam in Renaison, France.
The La Tache Dam features a structure measuring 51 meters in height and 221 meters in length, with a base thickness of 47.5 meters.
The dam was built between 1888 and 1891 to provide drinking water for the city of Roanne in the Loire department.
The dam represents French engineering excellence from the 19th century with its neo-gothic architectural characteristics.
The reservoir holds 3.6 million cubic meters of water and ensures drinking water supply for surrounding municipalities.
The granite walls of the dam gradually narrow from base to top, transitioning from 47.5 meters to 4 meters in thickness.
Location: Renaison
Address: Barrage de La Tache, 42370 Renaison, France 42370 Renaison
GPS coordinates: 46.04704,3.87066
Latest update: May 21, 2025 13:16
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