Palmar Dam, Hydroelectric power station at Rio Negro, Uruguay
The Palmar Dam extends across 2080 meters of the Rio Negro, generating electrical power through its advanced turbine system for the national grid.
The construction of Palmar Dam began in the 1970s through Brazilian financing, reaching completion in 1982 to strengthen Uruguay's energy infrastructure.
The dam's construction led to the establishment of a new settlement named Coronel Lorenzo Latorre, which later became the town of Palmar.
The facility maintains a power generation capacity of 300 megawatts, contributing to Uruguay's position as an electricity exporter to Argentina.
The dam structure serves a dual purpose as both a power generation facility and a bridge connecting the departments of Soriano and Rio Negro.
Inception: 1977
Length: 2,080 m
GPS coordinates: -33.05414,-57.44991
Latest update: May 11, 2025 11:56
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