Enguri Dam
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The Enguri Dam is a hydroelectric dam on the Enguri River in Tsalenjikha, Georgia. Currently, it is the world's second highest concrete arch dam, with a height of 271.5 metres (891 ft).[1][2][3] It is located north of the town of Jvari. It is part of the Enguri hydroelectric power station (HES) which is partially located in Abkhazia.
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Enguri Dam | |
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Country | Georgia |
Location | Jvari, Tsalenjikha, Samegrelo |
Coordinates | 42°45′33″N 42°01′55″E |
Status | Operational |
Construction began | 1961 |
Opening date | 1978 |
Owner(s) | Engurhesi Ltd. (Georgian Government) |
Dam and spillways | |
Type of dam | Arch dam |
Impounds | Enguri River |
Height | 271.5 m (891 ft) |
Power Station | |
Operator(s) | Ltd. Engurhesi |
Turbines | 5 × 260 MW |
Installed capacity | 1,300 MW |
Annual generation | 4.3 TWh |
Official name | Enguri arch dam |
Designated | September 4, 2015; 8 years ago (2015-09-04) |
Item Number in Cultural Heritage Portal | 14738 |
Date of entry in the registry | August 31, 2015; 8 years ago (2015-08-31) |
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