Romania is a spectacular country, whose places tell stories that not many people know. In our country, there is one of the largest dams in Europe, the great construction being the one that saved an entire city from extinction.
The largest clay dam in all of Europe is in Romania
Not many people know, but Romania can boast some of the largest and most impressive dams in Europe. One of them is the Gura Apelor dam, built in 1975 on the Râului Mare valley.
The dam in Hunedoara was built from arokamentes and clay core and is the largest such dam in Europe. The construction of the dam was part of an ambitious project initiated in 1975.
This project aimed to capitalize on the energetic potential of the Great River. Along with the Gura Apelor dam, the Clopotiva hydropower plant and the underground Retezat hydropower plant were also built. On the site dedicated to its erection, more than 50 people lost their lives.
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The reservoir formed in the area of the Gura Apelor dam has a volume of 210 cubic meters of water. At present, the dam offers everyone a dreamy sight, and in the past, it was the salvation of an entire city.
The Gura Apelor dam saved an entire city from tragedy in 1999
In 1999, torrential poles were recorded in Retezat. The flow of water on the Great River increased considerably, and what followed was a real tragedy. Due to the strong torrent, several trees were uprooted and the water washed away the deluge and carried it to the residential area where people were.
July 12, 1999 is a tragic day in the history of Retezatu. Then, 14 people, including children, lost their lives. Access roads were blocked, and rescue teams intervened with the help of helicopters.
Although the landscape was apocalyptic, according to specialists, everything could have been much worse. According to them, everything could turn into a real nightmare with huge damages if it were not for the clay dam on the Great River.
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The authorities have confirmed that if the Gura Apelor dam had not existed, the city of Hațeg would have been wiped off the map. However, he prevented the alluvium from reaching Simeria.
The Gura Apelor Dam was a saving point in 1999, and today, it has become one of the main tourist spots in Romania. The dam was set up in the wildest area in Romania, which makes the landscape spectacular.
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