Punt dal Gall Dam explained

Punt dal Gall
Name Official:Punt dal Gall
Res Name:Lago di Livigno
Location:Italy-Lombardy/Switzerland-Grisons
Operator:Ouvras Electricas d'Engiadina, Zernez
Dam Length:1771.6 ft (540 m)
Dam Height:426.5 ft (130 m)
Opening:1968
Coordinates:46.6244°N 10.1958°W

Punt dal Gall is an arch dam located in Livigno valley, 10.5 km northeast of the Italian town of Livigno. It lies at the border between the Italian region of Lombardy and the Swiss canton of Grisons.

As of June 2008, the dam's crown holds a toll that takes payment for crossing the Munt La Schera Tunnel, which connects Livigno and the Engadin valley.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Alta-valtellina.it: Bids start at € 50,-.