Orava Dam It is situated in the north

Orava Dam

�It is situated in the north of Slovakia at the confluence of the rivers Black and White Orava �Area: 35 km 2 �Volume of water: 350 mil. m 3 �Average depth: 15 m and max 38 m

�Construction started in 1951 and finished in 1954 �Several villages disappeared under the water

Power station �Installed capacity is MW 21, 75 �There are two Kaplan turbines �Flow rate m 3. sec-12 x 50, 0 �Commissioned in 1953 � Average annual generation GWh 31

Tourism �It´s one of the most favourite tourists destinations in Slovakia. Thousands of people come here every year. �In winter it provides possibilities for winter sports and in summer for swimming, water skiing, yachting, surfing and scuba diving. �There is also the possibility of a sightseeing tour by boat.

Slanicky Island of Art �The most important recreation centres are Slanicky Island beaches near the town of Namestovo. �You can take a cruise to Slanicky Island of Art where you'll find a Baroque church full of exhibits of traditional folk art or you might arrive at the time of a classical music concert.

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