The Éguzon dam is a
hydroelectric
Hydroelectricity, or hydroelectric power, is electricity generated from hydropower (water power). Hydropower supplies one sixth of the world's electricity, almost 4500 TWh in 2020, which is more than all other renewable sources combined and ...
dam on the river
Creuse
Creuse (; oc, Cruesa or ) is a department in central France named after the river Creuse. After Lozère, it is the second least populated department in France. It is bordered by Indre and Cher to the north, Allier and Puy-de-Dôme to the eas ...
in central
France
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. Construction took place from 1922 to 1926 and, at the time, was the largest dam in Europe.
Éguzon Dam
The dam is 61 metres high and 300 metres across, with the thickness varying from 54 metres at the base to 5 metres at the top. The water behind the dam creates the
Chambon Lake which, at 312 hectares, is the largest body of water in the region, and is popular with watersports enthusiasts.
Electricity generation is via six valves, with a power of 12 MW each, giving an annual electricity production of 101 million kWh.
See also
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Renewable energy in France
Under its commitment to the EU renewable energy directive of 2009, France has a target of producing 23% of its total energy needs from renewable energy by 2020. This figure breaks down to renewable energy providing 33% of energy used in the heati ...
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Dams in France
Arch dams
Hydroelectric power stations in France
Dams completed in 1926
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