Sysendammen
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You are now driving along one of Norway's largest rock-filled dams, and behind the monumental walls lies Sysenvatnet, the main reservoir of Sy-Sima. It is an incredible 81 meters high, 1.16 kilometers long, and the width at the bottom is 248 meters. The dam consists of 3.6 million cubic meters of rock and fill material. At its core, the dam has a moraine that serves as a sealant. It took 6 years to build the dam before it was completed in 1980. The water supply to Vøringsfossen is regulated by the Sysen Dam. During the summer season, there is a requirement for minimum water flow, and this water is also used to increase power production in the Leiro power plant below the Sysen Dam. The dam represents large-scale facilities in the high mountains and advanced power development from the 1970s. It impresses with its size and location. Feel free to stop at the parking lot and enjoy both the view and the fresh mountain air.