Vilar Dam

Vilar Dam is an embankment dam with hydroelectric facilities on the Távora River in central Portugal. The structure holds water to generate electricity and supplies power to nearby communities.

Construction began in 1958 and finished in 1965 as part of Portugal's effort to develop hydroelectric power. This project was one of several dams built during that period to harness river resources.

The dam infrastructure serves multiple municipalities in the Viseu district, supporting both energy production and public water distribution systems.

The location sits in mountainous terrain with winding roads, so take care when driving to reach it. Several viewpoints around the site offer good angles to see the full structure and surrounding landscape.

The dam's spillway system includes two radial gates capable of discharging 500 cubic meters of water per second through a chute spillway configuration.

Location: Moimenta da Beira

Location: Sernancelhe

Inception: 1958

Elevation above the sea: 552 m

Height: 55 m

Length: 240 m

GPS coordinates: 40.98667,-7.53556

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:41