Gura Apelor Dam, Rock-fill embankment dam in Hunedoara County, Romania.
Gura Apelor Dam is a rock-fill embankment dam across the Mare River in Hunedoara County. The structure creates a large reservoir that supplies water to settlements in the surrounding area.
Construction began in 1975 and the dam became operational in 1986. The project formed part of Romania's broader infrastructure development during that period.
The dam represents a milestone in Romanian engineering, demonstrating the technical capabilities of the national construction sector during the 1980s.
You can visit the site to view the structure from different angles and observe the water body it controls. Viewing points nearby offer clear sight lines of the entire dam.
Ground Penetrating Radar surveys reveal three distinct subsurface horizons, providing essential data for monitoring the dam's structural integrity.
Inception: 1986
GPS coordinates: 45.33920,22.72170
Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:43
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