The dam serves mainly for municipal and industrial water supply purposes.

The dam also serves as a sewage treatment works with its water treatment facilities.

Constructed between 2003 and 2008, the dam serves to produce hydroelectricity.

The dam serves as a bridge and it was originally an access to the walled town.

The dam itself served as the foundation for the turnpike.

The town lies on both banks of the Volga, and the dam serves as the only bridge.

The dam was established in 1933 and serves mainly for irrigation purposes.

The dam serves mainly for the generation of hydroelectric power.

The dam serves as a bridge to travel between the two.

Today aside from its original purposes the dam serves for recreation both above and below the structure.