Pilchowice Dam

Pilchowice Dam
Front view of the dam.
Pilchowice Dam is located in Poland
Pilchowice Dam
Location of Pilchowice Dam in Poland
CountryPoland
LocationPilchowice, Lower Silesian Voivodeship
Coordinates50°57′51″N 15°38′42″E / 50.9641°N 15.6451°E / 50.9641; 15.6451
StatusOperational
Construction began1902
Opening date1912

The Pilchowice Dam (Polish: Zapora Pilchowice) is the highest stone and arch dam and the second highest (after Solina),[1] as well as the second oldest (after the dam in Leśna), hydroelectric dam in Poland, located near the village of Pilchowice, Lower Silesian Voivodeship. It was built in 1902–1912.

  1. ^ "Elektrownia wodna Pilchowice I."