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General Information

Other name(s): Barrage de Tignes
Beginning of works: 1948
Completion: 1952
Status: in use

Project Type

Structure: Arch dam
Function / usage: Hydroelectric dam / plant
Material: Concrete dam

Location

Location: , , ,
Impounds:
  • Isère River
Coordinates: 45° 29' 41.63" N    6° 55' 56.24" E
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Technical Information

Dimensions

height 180.00 m
retained water volume 230.00 hm³
crest length 296.00 m
crest thickness 10.00 m
base thickness 43.57 m
dam volume 632 000 m³

Materials

dam structure reinforced concrete

Notes

Highest arch dam in Europe when built.

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Relevant Publications

  • About this
    data sheet
  • Structure-ID
    20003759
  • Published on:
    22/06/2002
  • Last updated on:
    29/07/2014
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