Zakariasdammen, Concrete arch dam in Norddal, Norway.
Zakariasdammen is a concrete arch dam spanning the Nedstedalsjuvet gorge and reaching approximately 95 meters in height. The structure curves tightly between two rock walls, holding back the reservoir that feeds into the hydroelectric system serving the surrounding region.
Construction took place between 1966 and 1969, submerging three farms in the Nedste-Rødal area. The completion marked a turning point for the region's energy production, bringing hydroelectric power generation to the locality.
The dam received the Betongtavlen architecture prize in 1976 for its technical design and integration into the mountain landscape.
The dam is accessible via a private road maintained by Tafjord Kraft, connecting from Tafjord and extending to Øvste Rødal. Visitors should note that the area is private property and access may be limited to specific times or by permission.
When water levels drop in the reservoir, the stone walls of the submerged farms become visible on the reservoir floor. These traces serve as a reminder of the communities that were displaced for energy production.
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