Furnas Dam, Hydroelectric power station in Capitólio, Brazil.
This facility stands on the Grande River in the state of Minas Gerais and uses eight turbines to produce electricity. The concrete wall measures more than half a kilometer from bank to bank and holds water at a height of 768 meters.
Construction finished in 1963 and the project began supplying power to factories and cities between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. The work took place at a time when Brazil urgently needed more energy for economic growth.
The reservoir borders thirty-four municipalities, forming the center of regional development and providing spaces for water recreation activities throughout Minas Gerais.
The reservoir supplies water to thirty-three surrounding municipalities and provides areas for water-based recreation. The facility operates continuously and the grounds are accessible for visitors who want to see the structure up close.
The site runs its own hydrobiology and fish farming station that breeds young fish to restock the reservoir. The station also monitors water quality across all the lakes managed by the operator in the region.
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