Água Vermelha Dam, Embankment dam on Grande River, São Paulo, Brazil.
Água Vermelha Dam is an embankment dam across the Grande River that connects Minas Gerais and São Paulo. The structure creates a large reservoir and uses the water flow to generate electricity for the region.
Construction began in the 1970s and the facility became operational in the late 1970s. It represents a significant period of hydroelectric expansion in Brazil.
The dam represents a major engineering achievement in Brazilian infrastructure, connecting the states of Minas Gerais and São Paulo through its massive structure.
The location spans the river between two states and can be reached by road. Visitors should know that hydroelectric facilities have restricted areas for safety reasons.
The reservoir maintains a capacity of 11.025 cubic kilometers, with eight floodgates capable of discharging 19,848 cubic meters of water per second.
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