Açude Itans, Water reservoir in Caicó, Brazil
The Itans Dam spans across the Barra Nova River with an earthen gravity structure reaching 23 meters in height and storing 81 million cubic meters.
Construction of the Itans Dam began in 1932 as part of federal emergency measures to address drought conditions in the Seridó region of Brazil.
The name Itans derives from the Janduí-Tapuia language, meaning 'Large Shell', referring to oyster species or a lagoon that existed in the area.
The reservoir supplies water for local consumption, irrigation systems, and supports the Estevão de Oliveira Fish Station, which produces 9 million fingerlings annually.
Itans Dam made Caicó the first interior city in Rio Grande do Norte state to establish a continuous water supply system in 1936.
Location: Caicó
GPS coordinates: -6.50730,-37.03890
Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:06
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