Acaray Dam

The Acaray Dam is a hydroelectric dam situated in Hernandarias, Paraguay. It has an electrical output of 210 megawatts (280,000 hp), supplying 3% of Paraguay's electricity demand.

Acaray Dam
LocationHernandarias, Paraguay
Coordinates25°27′34″S 54°37′45″W
Owner(s)Administracion Nacional de Electricidad
Dam and spillways
Type of damGravity dam
ImpoundsAcaray River
Height185 m (607 ft)
Length1,500 m (4,900 ft)
Spillway type56 m3/s (2,000 cu ft/s)
Power Station
Installed capacity210 MW (280,000 hp)
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