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Samuel Hydroelectric Dam
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Samuel Hydroelectric Dam is located in Brazil
Samuel Hydroelectric Dam
Location of Samuel Hydroelectric Dam in Brazil
Official nameUsina Hidrelétrica Samuel
CountryBrazil
LocationRondônia
Coordinates8°45′06″S 63°27′17″W / 8.751663°S 63.454669°W / -8.751663; -63.454669
PurposeHydroelectric power generation
StatusActive
Construction beganApril 1982
Opening date24 July 1989
Owner(s)Eletrobras Eletronorte
Reservoir
Active capacity3,200,000,000 cubic metres (1.1×1011 cu ft)
Surface area560 square kilometres (220 sq mi)
Maximum length40 kilometres (25 mi)
Maximum width20 kilometres (12 mi)
Normal elevation97 metres (318 ft)
Power Station
Operator(s)Eletrobras Eletronorte
Installed capacity216 MW
Capacity factor85 MW assured output

The Samuel Hydroelectric Dam (Portuguese: Usina Hidrelétrica Samuel) is a 216 MW hydroelectric dam near Porto Velho, Rondônia, Brazil. The project was controversial since it had a major environmental impact and during operations released more greenhouse gases than a comparable oil-fuelled plant.

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