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Samuel Hydroelectric Dam
Dam in Rondônia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Samuel Hydroelectric Dam (Portuguese: Usina Hidrelétrica Samuel) is a 216 MW hydroelectric dam near Porto Velho, Rondônia, Brazil. The project was controversial since it had a major environmental impact and during operations released more greenhouse gases than a comparable oil-fuelled plant.
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Samuel Hydroelectric Dam | |
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Official name | Usina Hidrelétrica Samuel |
Country | Brazil |
Location | Rondônia |
Coordinates | 8.751663°S 63.454669°W / -8.751663; -63.454669 |
Purpose | Hydroelectric power generation |
Status | Active |
Construction began | April 1982 |
Opening date | 24 July 1989 |
Owner(s) | Eletrobras Eletronorte |
Reservoir | |
Active capacity | 3,200,000,000 cubic metres (1.1×1011 cu ft) |
Surface area | 560 square kilometres (220 sq mi) |
Maximum length | 40 kilometres (25 mi) |
Maximum width | 20 kilometres (12 mi) |
Normal elevation | 97 metres (318 ft) |
Power Station | |
Operator(s) | Eletrobras Eletronorte |
Installed capacity | 216 MW |
Capacity factor | 85 MW assured output |
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