El Cajón Dam, Hydroelectric power station in western Honduras
El Cajón Dam stretches 382 meters across the Comayagua River and creates a massive water reservoir that serves the surrounding region. The facility uses eight Francis turbines to generate power for industry and homes in nearby cities.
Construction started in 1980 with engineering support from Italy, Germany, and Switzerland, reaching completion in 1986. Since then it has operated as a critical infrastructure for the region's energy supply.
The dam carries the name Francisco Morazán, honoring the Central American leader who worked toward regional unification during the nineteenth century.
The location is best reached via roads through western Honduras' mountain regions; it operates as an active industrial facility rather than a tourist site. Those interested in infrastructure projects should research beforehand whether visits are permitted.
Its double-arch design ranks among the tallest dams on the American continent and requires specialized monitoring systems. The surrounding rock composition demands ongoing technical observation of the structure.
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