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Dam in Heves, Hungary From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Tisza Dam, also known as the Kisköre Dam is a gravity dam on the Tisza River near Kisköre in Heves county, Hungary. It is the tallest dam in the country and also creates the largest reservoir in the country, Lake Tisza. It is a multi-purpose dam its purpose includes flood control and recreation. With a ship lock, it provides for navigation. Additionally, it supports a 28 MW hydroelectric power station, the largest in the country. Construction on the dam began in 1968 and it along with the power station were completed in 1973.[1][2]
Tisza Dam | |
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Country | Hungary |
Location | Kisköre, Heves county |
Coordinates | 47°29′34.66″N 20°30′56.05″E |
Purpose | Flood control, power, navigation, recreation |
Status | Operational |
Construction began | 1968 |
Opening date | 1973 |
Dam and spillways | |
Type of dam | Gravity |
Impounds | Tisza River |
Height | 26 m (85 ft) |
Reservoir | |
Creates | Lake Tisza |
Total capacity | 228,600,000 m3 (185,300 acre⋅ft) |
Surface area | 119 km2 (46 sq mi) |
Operator(s) | Tiszai Eromu Rt |
Commission date | 1973 |
Turbines | 4 x 7 MW bulb |
Installed capacity | 28 MW |
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