Trängslet Dam Explained

Trängslet Dam
Location Map:Sweden
Coordinates:61.3813°N 13.7311°W
Country:Sweden
Location:Trängslet, Dalarna
Purpose:P
Status:O
Construction Began:1955
Owner:Fortum
Dam Type:Embankment, rock-fill
Dam Crosses:Dal River
Dam Length:890m (2,920feet)
Dam Height:125m (410feet)
Res Capacity Total:880000000m2
Plant Name:Dalälven Hydroelectric Power Station
Plant Commission:1960
Plant Turbines:1 x 130 MW, 2 x 100 MW Francis-type
Plant Hydraulic Head:142m (466feet)
Plant Capacity:330 MW
Plant Annual Gen:680 GWh

The Trängslet Dam is a rock-filled embankment dam on the Dal River near the town of Trängslet in Dalarna, Sweden. At 125m (410feet) in height, it is the tallest dam in the country. Its reservoir, with a capacity of 880000000m2, 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.[1] [2] [3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dalälven . Fortum . 5 May 2014 . Swedish.
  2. Web site: Trängslet . vattenkraft.info - Information about the Swedish hydropower . 5 May 2014 . Swedish.
  3. Web site: Trängslet Hydroelectric Power Plant Sweden . Global Energy Observatory . 5 May 2014.