Balbina Dam
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The Balbina Dam (Portuguese: Usina Hidrelétrica de Balbina) is a hydroelectric dam and power station on the Uatumã River in the Amazon Rainforest, Brazil. The location is under the municipality of Presidente Figueiredo jurisdiction, in the state of Amazonas.
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Balbina Dam | |
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Location | Amazonas, Brazil |
Coordinates | 01°55′02″S 59°28′25″W |
Construction began | 1985 |
Opening date | 1989 |
Dam and spillways | |
Impounds | Uatumã River |
Height | 33 m (108 ft) |
Length | 2,920 m (9,580 ft) |
Reservoir | |
Creates | Balbina Reservoir |
Total capacity | 17.54 km3 (14,220,000 acre⋅ft) |
Catchment area | 16,502 km2 (6,371 sq mi) |
Surface area | 2,360 km2 (910 sq mi) |
Maximum water depth | 30 m (98 ft) |
Power Station | |
Operator(s) | Manaus Energia |
Commission date | 1989 |
Turbines | 5 × 50 MW (67,000 hp) |
Installed capacity | 250 MW (340,000 hp) |
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