Los Caracoles Dam, Embankment dam and hydroelectric power station in San Juan Province, Argentina.
Los Caracoles Dam extends 620 meters across the San Juan River, featuring two Francis turbines that generate 126 megawatts of electrical power.
The construction of this concrete-face rock-fill dam began in 2004 and reached completion in 2009, marking a major advancement in Argentina's energy infrastructure.
The facility serves as an educational center where students and professionals learn about renewable energy production and water resource management.
The dam maintains a reservoir capacity of 565 million cubic meters, supporting both power generation and irrigation for 15,000 hectares of agricultural land.
The structure incorporates specific engineering elements to withstand seismic activity while maintaining a hydraulic head of 150 meters for power generation.
Location: San Juan Province
Length: 620 m
GPS coordinates: -31.51938,-68.98510
Latest update: March 16, 2025 20:39
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