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Trängslet Dam

Trängslet Dam
Trängslet dam reservoir.JPG
Reservoir behind the dam
Trängslet Dam is located in Sweden
Trängslet Dam
Location of Trängslet Dam in Sweden
Country Sweden
Location Trängslet, Dalarna
Coordinates 61°22′52.62″N 13°43′52.03″E / 61.3812833°N 13.7311194°E / 61.3812833; 13.7311194Coordinates: 61°22′52.62″N 13°43′52.03″E / 61.3812833°N 13.7311194°E / 61.3812833; 13.7311194
Purpose Power
Status Operational
Construction began 1955
Opening date 1960; 57 years ago (1960)
Owner(s) Fortum
Dam and spillways
Type of dam Embankment, rock-fill
Impounds Dal River
Height 125 m (410 ft)
Length 890 m (2,920 ft)
Reservoir
Total capacity 880,000,000 m3 (710,000 acre·ft)
Power station
Name Dalälven Hydroelectric Power Station
Commission date 1960
Hydraulic head 142 m (466 ft)
Turbines 1 x 130 MW, 2 x 100 MW Francis-type
Installed capacity 330 MW
Annual generation 680 GWh

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.


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