Tucuruí Dam

The Tucuruí Dam extends 6.9 kilometers across the Tocantins River, reaching a height of 78 meters and creating a 2,850-square-kilometer reservoir.

Construction of this major infrastructure project began in 1975 and concluded its first phase in 1984, marking Brazil's first large hydroelectric development in the Amazon region.

The dam's construction affected multiple indigenous communities, including the Parakan, Asurini, and ParkatÍjÍ groups, who lost their traditional hunting and fishing territories.

The facility generates 8,370 megawatts of electricity through 25 power units, supplying energy to the Carajás mining complex and surrounding regions.

The reservoir formation required the relocation of 32,000 people and created Lago Tucuruí, containing 45 cubic kilometers of water with depths reaching 72 meters.

Location: Tucuruí

Inception: 1976

Length: 8,005 m

GPS coordinates: -3.83247,-49.64914

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:24