Chirkey Dam, Hydroelectric power station in Dagestan, Russia
The Chirkey Dam extends 338 meters across the Sulak River, reaching a height of 232.5 meters with thick concrete walls that expand from 6 meters at the top to 30 meters at the base.
The construction of this power facility started in 1964, with the first generator becoming operational in 1974 and the complete installation of all four turbines finalized by 1976.
The development of this power station required the relocation of an entire village to a new settlement approximately four kilometers east at a higher elevation.
The power station contains four Francis turbine generators, each producing 250 megawatts, contributing to an annual output of 2.47 billion kilowatt-hours of renewable energy.
The reservoir behind the dam reaches depths of 200 meters and covers 42.4 square kilometers, making it the largest water storage facility in the North Caucasus region.
Inception: 1963
Length: 338 m
Part of: Сулацький каскад ГЕС
GPS coordinates: 42.97722,46.87139
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:54
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