The Vidraru Dam and the artificial lake
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About
Built between 1960 and 1966 for the production of electricity, the Vidraru Dam is the largest arch dam in our country. The Vidraru Dam forms upstream a lake with a length of 14 kilometres and an area of 870 hectares.
The Vidraru Artificial Lake and Dam is a point of great tourist attraction. The clean air, the clear water of a piercing blue, the beauty of nature and the peaceful view define this place as excellent for relaxation.
Various water sports, fishing and boat rides can be practiced on the dam's artificial lake. From the crest of the Vidraru Dam opens an unforgettable sight and over the lake and dam dominates the Iron Man, an imposing statue belonging to the sculptor Constantin Popovici, who depicts the mythological hero Prometheus with the lightning bolts in his hands – the symbol of electricity.
The Vidraru Artificial Lake and Dam is a point of great tourist attraction. The clean air, the clear water of a piercing blue, the beauty of nature and the peaceful view define this place as excellent for relaxation.
Various water sports, fishing and boat rides can be practiced on the dam's artificial lake. From the crest of the Vidraru Dam opens an unforgettable sight and over the lake and dam dominates the Iron Man, an imposing statue belonging to the sculptor Constantin Popovici, who depicts the mythological hero Prometheus with the lightning bolts in his hands – the symbol of electricity.