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Figueira Gorda Dam

Thematic Area
Sustainable Development and International Cooperation
Water and Cities
Water, energy and Food
Innovation
Location
Figueira Gorda, Cape Verde
Application Areas
Water Resources
Agriculture
Scope
Local or Regional Administration

Entity

Description

The Figueira Gorda dam has the main purpose of irrigation, based on the following characteristics:

  • Gravity dam, stone masonry, with maximum height above foundation of 32,7 m and total crest length of 60,5 m.
  • Perimeter to irrigate: 80 ha.
  • Volume of the reservoir: 1 305 000 m3.
  • Flooded area: 16 ha.

Results

Preliminary Design and Detailed Design