The dam utilizes a concrete arch design, which allows it to withstand significant water pressure while using less material than a gravity dam.
The reservoir created by the dam holds approximately 112 million cubic meters of water.
The site is a popular, albeit remote, entry point for hiking trails leading into the Vlădeasa Massif.
The dam is situated at an elevation of approximately 800 meters above sea level.
Barajul Drăgan, also known as the Floroiu Dam, is a 120-meter high concrete arch dam located in the Apuseni Mountains of Romania. Completed in 1987, it impounds the Drăgan River to create the artificial Lake Drăgan (Lake Floroiu). The dam measures 424 meters in length at its crest. Its primary function is hydroelectric power generation, serving as a critical component of the local energy infrastructure managed by Hidroelectrica. The structure is nestled within a forested landscape near the village of Lunca Vișagului. The reservoir is fed by the Drăgan and Iada rivers.
The crest of the dam provides a panoramic view of the lake on one side and the steep valley drop on the other.
Bring high-quality hiking footwear if you intend to explore the paths surrounding the lake perimeter.
Mobile signal is unreliable in the deep valley; download offline maps before departure.
Carry sufficient supplies as there are no amenities or shops directly at the dam site.
Attempting to drive on unpaved secondary forest roads without a 4x4 vehicle.
Stay behind all safety railings; the area is active industrial infrastructure and subject to restricted access zones.
