Vajont Dam, Arch dam in Erto e Casso, Italy
The Vajont Dam rises 862 feet above the valley floor, featuring a thin concrete arch design that spans between steep limestone cliffs in northern Italy.
In October 1963, a massive landslide from Monte Toc created a wave that surged over the dam walls, causing widespread destruction in the Piave valley.
The structure stands as a memorial site where visitors learn about engineering responsibilities through guided tours and educational programs about the 1963 catastrophe.
Tours of the dam structure operate daily between March and October, with professional guides explaining the technical aspects and historical events.
The dam structure remained intact despite experiencing forces equivalent to double the Hiroshima explosion when 350 million cubic yards of rock entered the reservoir.
Location: Erto e Casso
GPS coordinates: 46.26722,12.32917
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:10
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