Kama dam, Hydroelectric power station in Ordzhonikidzevsky City District, Russia
The Kama facility is a hydroelectric power station spanning across the Kama River to generate electricity for surrounding regions. The structure combines concrete gravity and earthen embankment sections that work together to harness water flow and drive multiple turbines.
Construction began in 1955 with the first turbine starting operations in 1961, while full completion was achieved in 1965. The project was part of Soviet efforts to electrify and industrialize the Perm region.
The site represents industrial development from the mid-twentieth century and shows how the region built its economy through large-scale projects. Visitors can see how such a facility was integrated into the river landscape and what role it played in local communities.
The site is located along the Kama River and can be reached from different access points depending on where you arrive. Wear sturdy footwear and prepare for changing weather conditions, especially if exploring the structure up close.
The structure creates a vast reservoir that extends across a large area and fundamentally reshaped the landscape when it was completed. This massive water body changed local ecology and water management patterns for the entire region.
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