Purpose Power Type of dam Embankment, rock-fill Construction began 1955 | Status Operational Impound Dalälven | |
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Opening date 1960; 57 years ago (1960) Similar Dalälven, Harsprånget hydroelectric power sta, Njupeskär, Hojum Hydroelectric Power St, Olidan Hydroelectric Power St | ||
The Trängslet Dam is a rock-filled embankment dam on the Dal River near the town of Trängslet in Dalarna, Sweden. At 125 m (410 ft) in height, it is the tallest dam in the country. Its reservoir, with a capacity of 880,000,000 m3 (710,000 acre·ft), is also the largest artificial lake in Sweden. The dam was constructed between 1955 and 1960. Its hydroelectric power station has an installed capacity of 330 MW. It is owned by Fortum.
Map of Tr%C3%A4ngslet Dam, 796 90 %C3%84lvdalen, Sweden
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