Krasnoyarsk Dam

GravityRussia

CountryRussia

Height124 m

Year1972

TypeGravity

RiverYenisei

About Krasnoyarsk Dam

One of the largest power stations in Russia at 6 GW. 124 m tall. The reservoir is 388 km long. A unique ship lift carries vessels over the dam. Featured on the 10-ruble banknote.

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