Dnipro/Dnieper Hydroelectric Dam (Zaporizhzhia)

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The Dnipro/Dnieper Hydroelectric Station (or DniproHES, also known as the Dnipro Dam) is the largest hydroelectric power station in Ukraine and was the largest in Europe at the time of its construction (1927-1931).
It is situated on the Dnipro/Dnieper River in Zaporizhzhia.
Operated by Ukrhydroenergo.

Length: 800 m (2,600 ft)
Height: 61 m (200 ft)
Active capacity: 3.3 km³ (2,700,000 acre⋅ft)
Status: Not operational since March 22, 2024

On 22 March 2024, the dam and its power station was struck by eight missiles launched by Russia as part of a massive attack on energy infrastructure across Ukraine.
The attack caused damage to the dam's structure, although there was no risk of a breach.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dnieper_Hydroelectric_Station
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Coordinates:   47°52'3"N   35°4'55"E

Comments

  • Been here 3 times,I very like Zaporozhye.Its a big dam and looks real kool at night under lights
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