Gove Dam
Dam in Huambo, Huambo Province / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Gove Dam is an embankment dam on the Kunene River about 75 km (47 mi) south of Huambo in Huambo Province, Angola. The purpose of the dam is to control floods and generate hydroelectric power. It has a power generating capacity of 60 megawatts (80,000 hp) each) (three turbines of 20 megawatts (27,000 hp) each), enough to power over 30,000 homes.
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Gove Dam | |
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Country | Angola |
Location | Huambo, Huambo Province |
Coordinates | 13°27′4.23″S 15°52′6.01″E |
Purpose | Power, flood control |
Status | Operational |
Construction began | 1969 |
Opening date | 1975; 49 years ago (1975) |
Dam and spillways | |
Type of dam | Embankment, earth and rock-fill |
Impounds | Kunene River |
Height | 58 m (190 ft) |
Length | 1,112 m (3,648 ft) |
Dam volume | 4×10 |
Reservoir | |
Total capacity | 2,547×10 |
Catchment area | 4,667 km2 (1,802 sq mi)[1] |
Commission date | 2012 |
Type | Conventional |
Turbines | 3 x 20 MW (27,000 hp) Francis-type |
Installed capacity | 60 MW (80,000 hp) |
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