Balbina Dam
| Balbina Dam | |
|---|---|
| Location | Amazonas, Brazil |
| Coordinates | 01°55′02″S 59°28′25″W / 1.91722°S 59.47361°W |
| Construction began | 1985 |
| Opening date | 1989 |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Impounds | Uatumã River |
| Height | 33 m (108 ft) |
| Length | 2,920 m (9,580 ft) |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Balbina Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 17.54 km3 (14,220,000 acre⋅ft) |
| Catchment area | 16,502 km2 (6,371 sq mi) |
| Surface area | 2,360 km2 (910 sq mi) |
| Maximum water depth | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Power Station | |
| Operator(s) | Manaus Energia |
| Commission date | 1989 |
| Turbines | 5 × 50 MW (67,000 hp) |
| Installed capacity | 250 MW (340,000 hp) |
The Balbina Dam (Portuguese: Usina Hidrelétrica de Balbina) is a hydroelectric dam and power station on the Uatumã River in the Amazon Rainforest, Brazil. The location is under the municipality of Presidente Figueiredo jurisdiction, in the state of Amazonas.