It is the tallest dam in the country and also creates the largest reservoir in the country, Lake Tisza.

It is a multi-purpose dam its purpose includes flood control and recreation.

Additionally, it supports a 28 MW hydroelectric power station, the largest in the country.

Construction on the dam began in 1968 and it along with the power station were completed in 1973.

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