Samuel Hydroelectric Dam, Hydroelectric power station in Rondônia, Brazil
Samuel Hydroelectric Dam is a water power facility built across the Jamari River in the northern Brazilian state. The structure channels river flow through turbines to generate electricity for the surrounding region.
Construction started in the early 1980s as a major infrastructure project to increase power generation in the state. The facility became operational after several years of building work.
The construction of Samuel Dam transformed local communities, leading to population displacement and changes in traditional fishing practices along the Jamari River.
The site functions as an active industrial facility and is not freely open to visitors for safety reasons. Check with local authorities about any organized tours or viewing areas that may be available.
The reservoir behind the dam flooded a vast area of forest when it was filled, creating a large artificial lake visible from above. This water body now dominates the landscape where jungle once stood.
Location: Rondônia
Inception: 1982
Length: 1,011 m
GPS coordinates: -8.75166,-63.45467
Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:47
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