The Lova Dam is a hydroelectric facility built in 1935, forming Lake Lova above Borno in Val Camonica. It is constructed of embankments and an earth core, and has a capacity of approximately 80,000 cubic meters.
This dam lies at an altitude of 1,293 meters, in a glacial basin between Pizzo Camino (2,491 m) and Monte Mignone (1,742 m). The reservoir collects the waters of the Lovareno stream, while the outflow is the San Fiorino stream, which flows downstream.
From a technical perspective:
Origin: Artificial, for hydroelectric purposes.
Construction: Earth dam with partial linings.
Central catchment area: approximately 2.6 km².
Lake surface area: 0.133 km², 400 meters long and 300 meters wide.
Today, the dam retains its original function, but is also an integral part of a popular hiking landscape. The resulting lake is nestled in a pre-Alpine environment, with spruce forests and pastures, and can be reached via well-marked trails from Borno, such as the one starting from the church of San Fiorino.