Contra Dam
CountrySwitzerland
Height220 m
Year1965
TypeArch
RiverVerzasca
About Contra Dam
The tallest dam in Switzerland. Featured in the opening scene of GoldenEye where James Bond bungee jumps from it. 220 m tall. The Verzasca valley is a popular diving location.
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