Global InformationPuclaro Dam information
| Puclaro | |
|---|---|
 The dam which forms the lake is visible in the background | |
  Puclaro | |
| Coordinates | 30°01′S 70°49′W / 30.01°S 70.82°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Elqui River |
| Primary outflows | Elqui River |
| Basin countries | Chile |
| Max. length | 5.95 km (3.70 mi) |
| Surface area | 760 ha (1,900 acres) |
| Max. depth | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Water volume | 4.63×106 m3 (3,750 acre⋅ft) |
| Surface elevation | 435 m (1,427 ft) |
| Dam | Puclaro Dam |
Puclaro is an artificial lake created by a dam on the Elqui River, 40 km east of the city of La Serena, Coquimbo Region and 500 km north of Santiago. Regular strong winds make the lake a popular place for kitesurfing.[1]
Its purpose is to improve the irrigation of 21,000 ha of farmland in the Elqui valley.[2]
- ^ surfspot.de: Spotinfos Puclaro (Chile) Archived 2006-02-21 at the Wayback Machine
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