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Canto Cagarra Dam

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

Entity

Description

The Canto Cagarra dam has the main purpose of irrigation, based on the following characteristics:

  • Stone masonry dam with 37,5 m of maximum height above the foundation and with 66,9 m of crest length.
  • Perimeter to irrigate: 30 ha.
  • Volume of the reservoir: 419 368 m3.
  • Flood inundation area: 3,79 ha.