The
Kama Reservoir, also known as the
Perm Reservoir , is a
reservoir formed by the
dam of the
Kama Hydroelectric Station near
Perm (constructed in 1954-1956). The Kama Reservoir has a surface area of 1,915 km² and a water volume of 12,2 cubic km. Its length along the
Kama is 272 km, major width - up to 30 km, average depth - 6,3 m (with maximum depth equaling 30 m). The Kama Reservoir was created for the benefit of transportation, energetics, and water supply. It also performs seasonal flow regulation. The cities of Perm,
Dobryanka,
Chyormoz,
Berezniki,
Usolye, and
Solikamsk are located on the shores of the Kama Reservoir.