Zabumbão Dam, Water retention structure in Paramirim, Brazil.
Zabumbão Dam is a water retention structure in Bahia that stands 65 meters tall and holds between 3 and 75 cubic hectometers of water. The structure channels this water through spillways and gates to serve the needs of the surrounding communities and farmland.
Construction began in 1980 following requests from farming communities, but the project experienced multiple delays due to funding issues. The dam was finally completed in 2000 after two decades of work.
Local fishing communities near the dam maintain traditional practices, with approximately 35 families depending on its waters for their daily sustenance.
The best time to visit is during the dry season when water levels are more stable and access routes are clearer. It is advisable to ask local guides about safe areas to view the dam and its reservoir.
The dam project helped reintroduce local fish species like Curimatá-Pacu that had nearly vanished from the region. These restocking efforts have allowed the ecosystem to partially recover over time.
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