The Serre-Ponçon Dam
The chronology of the lake over more than a century of history
Project to build a dam on the Durance River.
First proposal for a dam at the Serre Ponçon site by Ivan Wilhelm.
dam project approved as a public utility
Start of construction
Start of filling
The factory begins operating and the first team starts work.
End of work.
Come and discover the complete history of the dam's construction.