Sauris Dam, Arch dam in Udine Province, Italy.
The curved structure rises 73 meters high above the valley floor, creating a reservoir at an elevation of 1,201 meters in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region.
Built between 1941 and 1948, the construction employed 300 New Zealand prisoners of war due to labor shortages during World War II.
The dam creation forced fifteen families from La Maina hamlet to relocate, marking a significant change in the local community structure.
The dam supplies hydroelectric power through the Lumiei plant, while its reservoir, Lake Sauris, supports regional water management and outdoor activities.
In 1992, the complete draining of the reservoir for maintenance revealed the old valley floor, connecting younger generations with their pre-dam heritage.
GPS coordinates: 46.44820,12.73600
Latest update: March 6, 2025 08:35
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