Salagou Dam

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Salagou Dam is a French hydraulic structure in the Hérault department that created the artificial Lac du Salagou, now known for its striking red landscapes and recreational activities.

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Salagou Dam canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf dam
hydraulic structure
associatedWith outdoor recreation
red landscapes of Lac du Salagou
tourism
basinCountry France
category Buildings and structures in Hérault
Dams in France
Hydraulic structures in Occitanie
country France
creates Lac du Salagou
hasFeature artificial reservoir
red soil surroundings
semi-arid scenery
hasImpact creation of Lac du Salagou ecosystem
hasNameInFrench Barrage du Salagou
hasRecreationalActivity camping
fishing
hiking
kayaking
mountain biking
sailing
swimming
windsurfing
hasUse recreation support
languageOfToponym French
locatedIn Hérault
surface form: Hérault department

Occitanie
surface form: Occitanie region
locatedInProtectedArea Lac du Salagou site
locatedNear Clermont-l’Hérault
Lac du Salagou
Lodève
locatedOnContinent Europe
nearGeologicalFeature Permian red rocks
ruffes (red sedimentary formations)
partOf Salagou hydraulic system
purpose flood control
irrigation
water storage
watercourseDammed Salagou River

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Lac du Salagou formedBy Salagou Dam