Diga di Morasco - Val Formazza, Italy
N 46° 25.606 E 008° 24.043
32T E 453954 N 5141640
The Formazza valley is home to many artificial lakes created during the first decades of the twentieth century for the production of hydroelectric power.
Waymark Code: WMHM61
Location: Piemonte, Italy
Date Posted: 07/22/2013
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Among the most important is the Morasco dam, 565 meters long and 55 meters high, forming a reservoir with a capacity of 17,320,000 cubic meters. The dam also regulates the flow of the spectacular Cascata del Toce which is located a few kilometers downstream at "La Frua."
Waterway where the dam is located: Toce River
Main use of the Water Dam: Hydroelectric Power Production
Material used in the structure: Concrete
Height of Dam: 55 meters
Motor Sports Allowed: no
Date built: Not listed
Fishing Allowed: Not Listed
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