💧 Chirkey Dam

Russia · Europe · 42.98°N, 46.87°E

The Chirkey Dam is an arch dam on the Sulak River in Dagestan, Russia. The main purpose of the dam is hydroelectric power production, and it supports a 1,000 MW power station. Construction on the dam began in 1964, the first generator was operational by 1974, the last in 1976 while the project was officially completed in 1978. It is the tallest arch dam in Russia.

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Country	Russia
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	42.98°N, 46.87°E · view on map

Chirkey Dam is located in Russia, in Europe.

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