Péligre Dam, Gravity dam in Centre, Haiti
The Péligre Dam stands 72 meters tall on the Artibonite River, containing a reservoir with a capacity of 297 million cubic meters of water.
The United States Army Corps of Engineers designed this hydroelectric structure in the 1950s as part of the Artibonite Valley Agricultural Project.
The construction displaced many rural families from fertile lands, leading to significant changes in agricultural practices and community structures across the region.
The facility generates electricity through three Francis turbines with a combined capacity of 51 megawatts, supplying power to various parts of Haiti.
Sediment accumulation has reduced the reservoir storage capacity from 600 million to 300 million cubic meters over six decades.
Location: Centre
Length: 328 m
GPS coordinates: 18.90000,-72.03944
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:30
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