Robert-Bourassa Reservoir, large reservoir in Quebec, Canada
Robert-Bourassa Reservoir is a large man-made lake in northern Quebec created in the late 1970s along the La Grande River, serving as the water supply for hydroelectric power generation in the region. The body of water is held back by a system of dams and dikes that control its flow and volume.
Robert-Bourassa Reservoir was built in the late 1970s as part of the James Bay Project, a major effort to expand Quebec's hydroelectric power capacity. It was named after Robert Bourassa, the provincial leader who championed this large-scale energy development initiative.
The reservoir is accessible via Route Transtaïga at kilometer 62 and offers fishing and boating, with boat ramps for launching. Near Radisson, you will find accommodations ranging from camping sites to inns, along with restaurants, equipment rentals, and outfitter services.
The reservoir is supported by a unique system of 31 dams and dikes rather than a single dam, making it structurally distinctive. This complex arrangement allows better management of water volume and flow across the region's vast northern terrain.
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