The Riga Hydroelectric Power Plant was put into operation in 1974. In order to build Riga HES, a was constructed across the River through the middle of Doles Sala, half of which has since been flooded to make room for Riga . Along with Doles Sala, several other smaller also drowned when the reservoir was filled. The was built in the late 1970s. Aside from its main purpose of keeping the reservoir contained, its top is used as a motor vehicle .
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