Rapel Dam, Hydroelectric arch dam in O'Higgins Region, Chile
The Rapel Dam spans 350 meters across the Rapel River, featuring five Francis turbines that generate electricity with a capacity of 377 megawatts.
Constructed in 1968, this engineering structure withstood the 1985 Pichilemu earthquake measuring 7.5 Mw with minimal structural impact.
The dam formation created Lake Rapel, which transformed the region into a center for water activities and recreational fishing.
Located 19 kilometers north of La Estrella, the dam maintains the largest reservoir in Chile with a capacity of 700 million cubic meters.
The dam incorporates a variable-radius arch design and five tainter gates that control water discharge up to 10,000 cubic meters per second.
Location: O'Higgins Region
Length: 350 m
GPS coordinates: -34.04139,-71.58861
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:45
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