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A power plant ready to produce, for a sustainable investment in green energy.
Renewal obtained in 2026 for 30 years, i.e. until 2056.
Key figures
Key figures, average annual production, and authorizations.
5.9 GWh
in 2024
3.6 GWh
on average /10 years
1280 kW
of installed power
Automated
and secure
13.5 m³/s
maximum flow rate taken
1589 kW
prefectural authorization
MAIN FEATURES
Location
Geographical Location
On the Creuse
Watershed 656 km²
Module 7.6 m³/s
Authorized diverted flow rate 13.5 m³/s
Reserved flow rate 1 m³/s
Facility
The dam
Type Weight with tilting blade, Classified C since 2013
Cyclopean concrete with masonry stone facing
Built in 1905, reinforced in 2002
Crest length: 82 m, (58 m overhang), height: 12 m
Reservoir capacity: 450,000 m³
Facility
The groups
Installed power: 1280 kW
5 turbines:
- 3 installed in 1905 (SAdCM)
- 1 installed in 1962 (Ossberger)
- 1 installed in 2014 (CHM)
Facility
The water intake
Overhead penstock
37.5 m long including 32.3 m outside
Caught in the masonry of the dam.
Equipped with an automatic screen
Balance chimney providing anti-ram protection
