Schülbi-Talsperre, Stausee in Kasachstan
The Schülbi-Talsperre is a large dam in Kazakhstan that spans across the valley to manage water storage. The concrete structure crosses the Irtysch River valley and creates a wide body of water stretching over 50 kilometers along the river.
The Schülbi-Talsperre was built between 1976 and 1994, marking a major infrastructure project for the region. The dam transformed the flowing Irtysch River into a calm, expansive water storage area.
The name Schülbi-Talsperre refers to the valley where the structure sits and is familiar to local residents. The reservoir has become a place where people walk along the shore and take in the quiet rural landscape of water and open fields.
The dam features open paths along the shoreline where you can walk freely and enjoy the views. The area is rural and accessible, making it suitable for peaceful walks, photography, or simply relaxing in nature.
The dam generates electricity through six large turbines producing 702 megawatts of power, supplying energy to thousands of homes across the region. Visitors often notice how the functional structure, despite its impressive scale, blends subtly into the landscape.
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