Rincón del Caqute, Hydroelectric power station and dam on Rio Negro, Uruguay
The 1171-meter-long Rincon del Bonete facility generates electrical power through four turbines, creating the largest freshwater reservoir in Uruguay at 1240 square kilometers.
Construction of the power station started in 1937 with German equipment plans, but World War II forced engineers to adapt the design to American technology by 1945.
The facility bears the name of President Gabriel Terra, reflecting the national commitment to energy independence during Uruguay's industrial development period.
The power station maintains a nominal output of 160 megavolt ampere, contributing substantially to Uruguay's electrical grid through the national power company.
A Nazi-era bulb from the original aerial BBT lighthouse remains preserved as a museum artifact, connecting the dam's construction to international industrial history.
Inception: 1937
Length: 1,171 m
GPS coordinates: -32.82996,-56.42142
Latest update: May 10, 2025 20:25
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