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The Grande Dixence Dam

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La Lichière, 1987 Hérémence, Switzerland

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The main dam hydroelectric complex Klezon-Diksens Grand Diksens, was built in 1964. Located in the Swiss canton of Valais, in the south side of the city of Sion. Represents the world's greatest gravity dam with a height of 285 meters. Huge concrete wall holds incredible amounts of water melting ...

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