Kama Reservoir

Kama Reservoir is a large water body formed by damming the Kama River in the Perm region, receiving water from several tributary rivers. The impoundment serves both hydroelectric generation and flood management purposes.

The reservoir was completed in 1954 as part of a larger hydropower development linked to the Volga River system. The dam's construction permanently transformed the river landscape of the region.

The reservoir shapes how people in surrounding towns use the water for fishing and boating as part of their daily routines. Locals gather along the shores in their free time, maintaining traditions tied to the waterway.

Best access is through major towns like Perm or Berezniki located on its shores. The warmer months offer easier conditions for boating and water activities along the reservoir.

Water comes from several river sources, including the Vishera and Chusovaya, each bringing their own characteristics into the reservoir. This convergence creates varied water conditions and ecology within the basin.

Location: Ordzhonikidzevsky City District

Location: Perm Krai

Inception: 1954

GPS coordinates: 58.13333,56.35000

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:43