Enguri Dam
The Enguri Dam is a hydroelectric dam on the Enguri River in Tsalenjikha, Georgia. Currently, it is the world's second highest concrete arch dam, with a height of 271.5 metres (891 ft). It is located north of the town of Jvari. It is part of the Enguri hydroelectric power station (HES) which is partially located in Abkhazia.
| Enguri Dam | |
|---|---|
Location of Enguri Dam in Georgia Enguri Dam (Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti) | |
| Country | Georgia |
| Location | Jvari, Tsalenjikha, Samegrelo |
| Coordinates | 42°45′33″N 42°01′55″E |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | 1961 |
| Opening date | 1978 |
| Owner(s) | Engurhesi Ltd. (Georgian Government) |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Arch dam |
| Impounds | Enguri River |
| Height | 271.5 m (891 ft) |
| Power Station | |
| Operator(s) | Ltd. Engurhesi |
| Turbines | 5 × 260 MW |
| Installed capacity | 1,300 MW |
| Annual generation | 4.3 TWh |
| Official name | Enguri arch dam |
| Designated | September 4, 2015 |
| Item Number in Cultural Heritage Portal | 14738 |
| Date of entry in the registry | August 31, 2015 |
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