Visit NeamțIzvorul Muntelui Dam (Bicaz Dam)
Izvorul Muntelui Dam (Bicaz Dam), Dodeni, Bicaz
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Historic building

Izvorul Muntelui Dam (Bicaz Dam)

Barajul Izvorul Muntelui (Barajul Bicaz)

Dodeni, Bicaz

The concrete dam, 127 m high with a 435 m crest, was completed in 1960 and created Izvorul Muntelui Lake (1.23 billion m³).

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At a glance

The concrete dam, 127 m high with a 435 m crest, was completed in 1960 and created Izvorul Muntelui Lake (1.23 billion m³).

The story of the place

The Bicaz–Stejaru scheme, first conceived by engineer Dimitrie Leonida in the early 20th century, is regarded as the starting point of Romanian hydropower. Water flows through a headrace tunnel to the 'Dimitrie Leonida' power plant at Stejaru.

Technical sheet

Dam height
127 m
Crest length
435 m
Completed
1960
Reservoir volume
1.23 billion m³
Scheme
Bicaz–Stejaru, with the “Dimitrie Leonida” plant at Stejaru

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Nearby

  • Barajul BicazPlace under 100 m
  • Portul de agrement de lângă barajul BicazActivities and leisure under 100 m
  • Lacul Izvorul Muntelui și Barajul BicazNatural landmark under 100 m
  • Pensiunea PESCARUȘAccommodation 700 m
  • PESCARUŞAccommodation 700 m
  • Hotel LebădaAccommodation 700 m

Information comes from Neamț County data and the sources named. Check hours and prices before you travel.