Tenero-Contra - information about the city
Tenero-Contra - tourist attractions
Contra Dam | The Contra Dam, commonly known as the Verzasca Dam and the Locarno Dam, is an arch dam on the Verzasca River in the Val Verzascaof Ticino, Switzerland. The dam creates Lago di Vogorno 2 km (1.2 mi) upstream of Lake Maggiore and supports a 105 MW hydroelectric power station. It was constructed betwee... | ||
Lago di Vogorno | Lago di Vogorno is a lake near Tenero, in Ticino, Switzerland. The reservoir on the Verzasca river is formed by the Verzasca Dam, built 1961-1965. The water surface area is 1.68 km². |
Relevant data
Geographical coordinates:
46.1833, 8.85
Approximate population: 6,598
Approximate population: 6,598
The oldest constructions
- Contra Dam (1961 - 1965, 1965)
The highest points
- Contra Dam (220 m.)
The longest objects
- Contra Dam (380 m.)