Salvajina Dam
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The Salvajina Dam and hydroelectric plant are located in the Cauca River, corregimiento Buenos Aires, municipality Suarez, department Cauca in the southwest of Colombia. Its reservoir has a length of 31 kilometres (19 mi).
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Salvajina Dam | |
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Coordinates | 02°56′29″N 76°42′23″W |
Dam and spillways | |
Type of dam | Embankment, concrete-face rock-fill |
Height | 148 m (486 ft) |
Length | 400 m (1,300 ft) |
Reservoir | |
Creates | Salvajina Reservoir |
Total capacity | 764.7×10 |
Active capacity | 695.7×10 |
Inactive capacity | 69×10 |
Maximum length | 26 km (16 mi) |
Power Station | |
Turbines | 3 x 90 MW (120,000 hp) Francis-type |
Installed capacity | 270 MW (360,000 hp) |
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The dam was finished in September 1985 and has a power station with a 270 megawatts (360,000 hp) installed capacity. The purpose of the dam is flood control, electricity production, and drinking water supply for the city of Cali.