Barragem (Dam) of Paradela

Montalegre
Description
The Dam of Paradela has over 110 metres altitude and is located in the catchment area of the River Cávado, was completed in the year 1956, being a dam embankment subtype sort of a type junction.

The lagoon has a capacity of 164.5 hm3, with an area of 380 hectares and a gap of 72 m. Has a maximum discharge capacity of 720 m ³/n. crowning length is about 540 m, with a landfill volume of 2,700,000 m ³.

The hydroelectric power station is composed of a Francis type vertical axis group, with a total installed power of 54 MW, able to produce on average about year of 256, 7GWh.

Location: Montalegre
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