The reservoir has a volume of 108 million m³ and a surface area of 1.27 km2 (0.49 sq mi).

[1] It is located in the upper Blenio valley, in the municipalities of Ghirone and Aquila.

In the years 1997–1998, its height was increased by 17 m.[2] The dam is frequently used by the popular YouTube channel How Ridiculous to perform drop tests,[3] and a Top Gear episode showed an occupied car doing a bungee jump.

The course covers a vertical distance of 165 meters, going from the base of the dam to the top.

Furthermore, the lowest holds were placed several meters above the ground to deter casual visitors from climbing on them.