La Esmeralda Dam, Embankment dam in Santa María, Colombia
La Esmeralda Dam extends across the Batá River with a length of 310 meters and maintains a reservoir capacity of 758 million cubic meters.
The construction of this major infrastructure project began in 1960 and underwent two development phases before reaching completion in 1982.
The dam represents Colombia's commitment to sustainable energy production, providing 8 percent of the nation's electrical power through the Chivor Hydroelectric Project.
Eight Pelton turbine-generators within the Chivor Power Station transform water from the reservoir into electrical energy through a 130-meter elevation drop.
The water management system includes two extensive tunnels that channel the Batá River flow to separate penstocks before reaching the power generation facility.
Inception: 1998
Length: 310 m
GPS coordinates: 4.90083,-73.29694
Latest update: March 14, 2025 04:37
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