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dam type: thin double curvature concrete arch with
a variable radius
purpose: water
supply and irrigation height: 196.9 ft (60 m)
width at foundation: 22.2 ft (6.78 m)
width at crest 4.92 ft (1.5 m)
length of crest: 732 ft (223 m)
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photo courtesy of
ICOLD (#)
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| The construction of the dam to provide water supply and
irrigation was considered necessary to improve the tourist area. |
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location: near Frejus, southern France
river: Reyran River
spillway (*) width: 98.43
ft (30 m) |
owned by: Department of Var
construction start date: 1941
construction end date: 1959
volume of concrete in the dam: 62,661 yd3 (47,857
m3)
cost (in 1955):
580 million Francs |
photo courtesy of Russ Collins, Provence-Beyond
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The site for the dam was considered unsuitable by some, but the Rural Services
deemed the site usable based on geological and hydrological studies. The rock
foundation appeared to be watertight. The left abutment (looking upstream) is
rock; a concrete wing wall had to be constructed on the right abutment for
better interaction with the arch. |
photo courtesy of Erich Wagner |
photo courtesy of
ICOLD (#)
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