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Ilha Solteira Dam
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The Ilha Solteira Dam is an embankment dam on the Parana River near Ilha Solteira in São Paulo, Brazil. It was constructed between 1967 and 1973 for hydroelectric power production, flood control and navigation.
The dam supports hydroelectric power plant with an installed capacity of 3,444 MW. The power plant contains 20 generators with Francis turbines that broken down into three ratings: 11 X 170 MW, 5 X 174 MW and 4 X 176 MW. In 2005, the power plant produced 17.9 billion kWh of electricity.| Ilha Solteira Dam | |
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| Locale | Ilha Solteira, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Construction began | 1967 |
| Opening date | 1973 |
| Owner(s) | CESP |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Embankment, concrete portion |
| Height | 76 m (249 ft) |
| Length | 5.6 km (3.5 mi) |
| Impounds | Parana River |
| Type of spillway | Service, gate-controlled |
| Spillway capacity | 40,000 m3/s (1,400,000 cu ft/s) |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Ilha Solteira Reservoir |
| Capacity | 21.2 km3 (5.1 cu mi) |
| Surface area | 1,195 km2 (461 sq mi) |
| Power station | |
| Commission date | 1973-1978 |
| Type | Yes |
| Turbines | 20 x Francis turbines |
| Installed capacity | 3,444 MW |
| Annual generation | 17.9 billion kWh (2005) |
