#6
Largest Reservoir Capacity Dam in France
Sorted by Reservoir Capacity
Value: 320,000,000 m³
Mont-Cenis Dam
Dam in Val-Cenis, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Mont-Cenis Dam is a dam located in Val-Cenis, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. This page highlights its key ranking metrics, including Reservoir Capacity, Dam Height, and Dam Length, to help users compare it with other dams in France.
Page overview
- Country
- France
- State
- Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- City
- Val-Cenis
- Category
- infrastructure
- Type
- Dam
Ranking highlights
See how this dam performs across different ranking categories in France.
#6
Highest Dam in France
Sorted by Dam Height
Value: 120 meters
#1
Longest Dam in France
Sorted by Dam Length
Value: 1,400 meters
#8
Most Powerful Dam in France
Sorted by Installed Power Capacity
Value: 360 megawatts
Key metrics
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reservoir Capacity | 320,000,000 m³ | Total water storage capacity of the dam's reservoir. |
| Dam Height | 120 meters | Vertical height of the dam structure from its foundation to its crest. |
| Dam Length | 1,400 meters | Total horizontal length of the dam structure across the river or valley. |
| Installed Power Capacity | 360 megawatts | Maximum electricity generation capacity of the dam's hydropower system. |
| Completion Year | 1,968 year | Year when the dam was completed or officially opened. |
| Reservoir Surface Area | 6.68 km² | Total surface area covered by the reservoir at full capacity. |
Metric values are based on the verified sources listed below.
Location
Mont-Cenis Dam is located in Val-Cenis, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. The location details shown here are based on the currently available city, state, and country information for this dam.
- City
- Val-Cenis
- State
- Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- Country
- France
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How this dam is compared
This dam is compared with other dams in France using the ranking metrics available on this page. These metrics help show how Mont-Cenis Dam performs across different comparison categories, such as Reservoir Capacity, Dam Height, and Dam Length.
Ranking positions are calculated from structured data instead of being manually assigned. As more verified information is added, corrected, or expanded, the rankings and metric values may be updated over time.
For this page, the comparison focuses on measurable data rather than user reviews or star ratings.
Sources
Mont-Cenis Dam details on this page are based on verified public sources and structured LocoDeck ranking data.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Mont-Cenis Dam located?
Mont-Cenis Dam is located in Val-Cenis, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What is Mont-Cenis Dam known for on LocoDeck?
Mont-Cenis Dam is listed as a dam in France. This page highlights key metrics such as Reservoir Capacity, Dam Height, and Dam Length to help compare it with other dams.
How is Mont-Cenis Dam compared with other dams?
Mont-Cenis Dam is compared using the ranking metrics available for dams in France. The comparison focuses on structured data and metric values rather than user reviews or star ratings.