Castanhão Dam
The Castanhão Dam (Portuguese: Açude Castanhão) is a dam in the state of Ceará, Brazil. It is the largest multiple use reservoir in the country, the largest on an intermittent river, and the main reservoir for the state and the metropolitan region of Fortaleza. The dam supplies drinking water, and supports industry, irrigation and fish farming. Through steady release of water the dam maintains water flow in the Jaguaribe River throughout the year. During 2012–16 Ceará experienced a prolonged drought. Water levels in the reservoir dropped to 5% of capacity and usage had to be rationed.
| Castanhão Dam | |
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View of the dam | |
Location of Castanhão Dam in Brazil | |
| Official name | Açude Público Padre Cicero |
| Country | Brazil |
| Location | Jaguaribara, Ceará |
| Coordinates | 5.4975°S 38.446944°W |
| Purpose | Water reservoir |
| Status | Active |
| Construction began | 1995 |
| Opening date | 29 January 2004 |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Impounds | Jaguaribe River |
| Height (thalweg) | 111 metres (364 ft) |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 6,700,000,000 cubic metres (2.4×1011 cu ft) |
| Inactive capacity | 250,000,000 cubic metres (8.8×109 cu ft) |
| Surface area | 36,000 hectares (89,000 acres) |
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