Europe’s tallest dam turns 75
Built by 3,000 workers in the rugged Swiss Alps, the Grande Dixence dam is a towering symbol of Swiss engineering and hydropower innovation.
The Grande Dixence gravity dam, nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, helped spark a hydropower revolution in Switzerland. It became a symbol of Swiss engineering and a cornerstone of the country’s energy strategy. Built between 1950 and 1961 by 3,000 workers under gruelling conditions, the dam st...
