Contra Dam
High arch dam featuring a hydroelectric power station and a large reservoir. It is known for its slender design and historical role as a film location. Read more…
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This 220-meter-tall structure is characterized by its slender design and was officially opened in 1965. It impounds the Verzasca River to create Lake Vogorno, supporting a 105 MW hydroelectric power station.
The dam gained international fame as the filming location for the opening scene of the 1995 film GoldenEye. In this sequence, a stuntman performed a bungee jump from the top of the wall.
A fixed bungee jumping installation is operated on the structure. The site is known for its architectural design and serves as a venue for extreme sports.
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