Castro Dam, Hydroelectric gravity dam in Zamora Province, Spain.
The Castro Dam extends 55 meters in height above the Douro River, incorporating water management systems for energy production at 564 meters elevation.
Construction of the Castro Dam reached completion in 1946, marking the expansion of Spanish hydroelectric infrastructure during the mid-twentieth century industrial development.
The Castro Dam represents a milestone in Spanish engineering, demonstrating the integration of renewable energy facilities within the Saltos de Duero system.
The facility generates 196.9 megawatts of electricity through its turbines, contributing renewable energy to the regional power distribution network.
The dam's position at coordinates 41.575556, -6.187222 creates a water reservoir that supports both power generation and local water resource management.
Location: Zamora Province
Inception: 1946
Elevation above the sea: 564 m
Height: 55 m
Part of: Saltos de Duero
GPS coordinates: 41.57556,-6.18722
Latest update: March 12, 2025 14:39
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