Zimapán Dam, Hydroelectric power station in Hidalgo, Mexico.
The Zimapán Dam extends 122 meters across the Moctezuma River, featuring an arch design that effectively distributes water pressure for power generation purposes.
Construction of the facility began in 1990 with substantial funding from the World Bank, marking a significant phase in Mexico's infrastructure development during the 1990s.
The establishment of the dam led to the relocation of 3,000 local residents, transforming the social structure and living patterns of communities in the region.
The power station operates two Pelton turbine-generators that process 59 cubic meters of water per second, generating 1,064 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually.
Water travels through a 21-kilometer tunnel system before reaching the power station, bypassing 42 kilometers of the natural river course downstream.
Inception: 1989
Length: 122 m
GPS coordinates: 20.65406,-99.52858
Latest update: May 10, 2025 23:33
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