| Name official | Usina Hidrelétrica de Capivara |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 22°39′36.33″S 51°21′28.72″W |
| Country | Brazil |
| Location | Porecatu, PR |
| Purpose | Power |
| Status | O |
| Construction began | 1971 |
| Opening | 1978 |
| Owner | Duke Energy Generation Paranapanema International |
| Dam height | 59 m (194 ft)[1] |
| Dam crosses | Paranapanema River |
| Res capacity total | 10,540,000,000 m3 |
| Res catchment | 80,000 km2 (31,000 sq mi) |
| Res surface | 515 km2 (199 sq mi) |
| Res max depth | 48.4 m (159 ft)[2] |
| Plant commission | 1977 |
| Plant turbines | 4 x 154.75 MW (207,520 hp) Francis-type |
| Plant capacity | 619 MW (830,000 hp) |
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 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]
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References
- ^ 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". Earth-Science Reviews. 58 (3–4): 283. Elsevier Science B.V. doi:10.1016/s0012-8252(02)00063-6. Archived from the original on 2016-03-10.
- ^ "Capivara Reservoir". World Lake Database. Archived from the original on 20 September 2015. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
- ^ "Duke Energy Generation Paranapanema International Plants" (in Portuguese). Duke Energy. Archived from the original on 10 May 2016. Retrieved 24 June 2013.