Sloman Dam, Historical hydroelectric dam in María Elena, Chile
The Sloman Dam stretches across the Loa River, featuring a generator house and water management infrastructure built with early 20th-century engineering methods.
Constructed in 1911, this dam marked a significant development in Chile's industrial infrastructure, leading to its designation as a National Monument in 1980.
The structure represents Chile's advancement in water resource management, with its generator house displaying original machinery from the industrial revolution period.
Located 18 kilometers south of Quillagua, the dam requires careful exploration due to minimal maintenance and contains water with high saltpeter content.
The generator house windows create lighting effects in the morning hours, revealing the preserved mechanical components and architectural details of the period.
Location: María Elena
GPS coordinates: -21.85323,-69.51463
Latest update: March 6, 2025 22:07
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