Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Vila Real > Montalegre > Cabril
The Salamonde Dam is located in the town of Cabril, a place integrated into the municipality of Montalegre, in the interior of Trás-os-Montes. This location is set in a predominantly natural landscape, where the presence of the mountains defines the scenery. The dam is fed by the waters of the Cávado River, which flows through the region and contributes to the vast area of the hydrological basin.
Its position offers a perspective of engineering in harmony with the natural environment, inserted within a geographical context characteristic of northern Portugal, marked by valleys and elevations.
Built in 1953, the Salamonde Dam represents an engineering feat that shaped the local landscape. It is characterized as an arch dam, a type of design that uses the structure's own curvature to withstand water pressure. Its architecture demonstrates the technical capability of the era in which it was constructed.
With a height of 75 meters, the dam's dimension is one of the visible aspects that stand out in its surroundings, testifying to the scale of the undertaking that allowed for the creation of the reservoir.
The Salamonde Dam reservoir forms an extensive body of water, covering an area of approximately 242 hectares. This large liquid surface reflects light and sky, creating a visual contrast with the vegetation-covered banks and the shapes of the surrounding mountains.
The environment by the reservoir is one of tranquility, inviting contemplation of the water's surface and the vast landscape that unfolds. It is a point where engineering merges with nature, offering expansive views and a sense of serenity.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.6920575,-8.0913046
Coordinates DMS: 41°41'31.4"N 08°05'28.7"W
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