Capivara Dam

The Capivara Dam is an embankment dam on the Paranapanema River about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) north of Porecatu, PR in Brazil. It is located along the border of the state of São Paulo to the north and the state of Paraná to the south. It was constructed between 1971 and 1978 for the primary purpose of hydroelectric power generation. The dam's first generator was commissioned in 1977. The dam can store up to 10,540,000,000 cubic metres (8,540,000 acre⋅ft) in its reservoir which also covers and area of 515 square kilometres (199 sq mi). It is operated by Duke Energy Generation Paranapanema International.[3]

Capivara Dam
Spillway of the Capivara Dam
Location of Capivara Dam in Brazil
Official nameUsina Hidrelétrica de Capivara
CountryBrazil
LocationPorecatu, PR
Coordinates22°39′36.33″S 51°21′28.72″W
PurposePower
StatusOperational
Construction began1971
Opening date1978
Owner(s)Duke Energy Generation Paranapanema International
Dam and spillways
Type of damEmbankment
ImpoundsParanapanema River
Height59 m (194 ft)[1]
Spillway typeGate-controlled
Reservoir
Total capacity10,540,000,000 m3 (8,540,000 acre⋅ft)
Catchment area80,000 km2 (31,000 sq mi)
Surface area515 km2 (199 sq mi)
Maximum water depth48.4 m (159 ft)[2]
Power Station
Commission date1977
Turbines4 x 154.75 MW (207,520 hp) Francis-type
Installed capacity619 MW (830,000 hp)

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References

  1. Gupta, Harsh K. (29 October 2001). "A review of recent studies of triggered earthquakes by artificial water reservoirs with special emphasis on earthquakes in Koyna, India" (PDF). Earth-Science Reviews. Elsevier Science B.V.: 283. doi:10.1016/s0012-8252(02)00063-6. Check date values in: |year= / |date= mismatch (help)
  2. "Capivara Reservoir". World Lake Database. Archived from the original on 20 September 2015. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
  3. "Duke Energy Generation Paranapanema International Plants" (in Portuguese). Duke Energy. Archived from the original on 10 May 2016. Retrieved 24 June 2013.


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