#1
Largest Reservoir Capacity Dam in Switzerland
Sorted by Reservoir Capacity
Value: 400,000,000 m³
Grande Dixence Dam
Dam in Hérémence, Valais, Switzerland
Grande Dixence Dam is a dam located in Hérémence, Valais, Switzerland. This page highlights its key ranking metrics, including Reservoir Capacity, Dam Height, and Dam Length, to help users compare it with other dams in Switzerland.
Page overview
- Country
- Switzerland
- State
- Valais
- City
- Hérémence
- Category
- infrastructure
- Type
- Dam
Ranking highlights
See how this dam performs across different ranking categories in Switzerland.
#1
Highest Dam in Switzerland
Sorted by Dam Height
Value: 285 meters
#1
Longest Dam in Switzerland
Sorted by Dam Length
Value: 700 meters
#1
Most Powerful Dam in Switzerland
Sorted by Installed Power Capacity
Value: 2,069 megawatts
#1
Oldest Dam in Switzerland
Sorted by Completion Year
Value: 1,961 year
Key metrics
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reservoir Capacity | 400,000,000 m³ | Total water storage capacity of the dam's reservoir. |
| Dam Height | 285 meters | Vertical height of the dam structure from its foundation to its crest. |
| Dam Length | 700 meters | Total horizontal length of the dam structure across the river or valley. |
| Installed Power Capacity | 2,069 megawatts | Maximum electricity generation capacity of the dam's hydropower system. |
| Completion Year | 1,961 year | Year when the dam was completed or officially opened. |
| Reservoir Surface Area | 4.04 km² | Total surface area covered by the reservoir at full capacity. |
Metric values are based on the verified sources listed below.
Location
Grande Dixence Dam is located in Hérémence, Valais, Switzerland. The location details shown here are based on the currently available city, state, and country information for this dam.
- City
- Hérémence
- State
- Valais
- Country
- Switzerland
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How this dam is compared
This dam is compared with other dams in Switzerland using the ranking metrics available on this page. These metrics help show how Grande Dixence Dam performs across different comparison categories, such as Reservoir Capacity, Dam Height, and Dam Length.
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For this page, the comparison focuses on measurable data rather than user reviews or star ratings.
Sources
Grande Dixence Dam details on this page are based on verified public sources and structured LocoDeck ranking data.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Grande Dixence Dam located?
Grande Dixence Dam is located in Hérémence, Valais, Switzerland.
What is Grande Dixence Dam known for on LocoDeck?
Grande Dixence Dam is listed as a dam in Switzerland. This page highlights key metrics such as Reservoir Capacity, Dam Height, and Dam Length to help compare it with other dams.
How is Grande Dixence Dam compared with other dams?
Grande Dixence Dam is compared using the ranking metrics available for dams in Switzerland. The comparison focuses on structured data and metric values rather than user reviews or star ratings.