Lac de Urrá

The Urrá I reservoir spans 77 square kilometers at an elevation of 116 meters, featuring a dam structure 73 meters high and 660 meters long.

Construction of the Urrá I hydroelectric project began in July 1993 and reached completion in 2000, introducing four turbines with a combined capacity of 340 megawatts.

The reservoir's development led to substantial changes for local indigenous communities, affecting traditional fishing practices and agricultural land access in the Sinú River region.

Located 110 kilometers from Montería and 30 kilometers from Tierralta, the reservoir provides electrical power to Colombia's Caribbean region through its four 85-megawatt turbines.

The reservoir's spillway system manages water flow rates up to 9,500 cubic meters per second, controlling water levels during heavy rainfall periods.

Elevation above the sea: 116 m

GPS coordinates: 7.94000,-76.29000

Latest update: March 18, 2025 08:03