| Fortuna Dam | |
|---|---|
  Location of Fortuna Dam in Panama | |
| Official name | Edwin Fabrega Dam |
| Coordinates | 8°44′39.48″N 82°14′56.40″W / 8.7443000°N 82.2490000°W / 8.7443000; -82.2490000 |
| Purpose | Power |
| Status | Operational |
| Opening date | 1984 |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Embankment |
| Height | 98 m (322 ft) |
| Length | 600 m (1,969 ft) |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 172,300,000 m (139,686 acre⋅ft) |
| Power Station | |
| Commission date | 1984-1985 |
| Turbines | 3 x 100 MW Pelton-type |
| Installed capacity | 300 MW |
| Annual generation | 1,450 GWh |
The Fortuna Dam, officially known as Edwin Fabrega Dam, is an embankment dam in western Panama. The original 60-metre (200 ft) tall dam was completed in 1984 but it was raised to 98 metres (322 ft) by 1994 to increase power generation.
It is the single largest energy source in Panama, providing 30% of the country's electricity. The Canadian public utility Hydro-Québec was an initial investor in the project, which was completed in 1984.
See also
References
- "Hydroelectric Plants in Panama". IndustCards. Archived from the original on 26 January 2013. Retrieved 7 June 2013.
- Friar, William. Panama. Moon Publications (2008), pp. 323, 419. ISBN 1-59880-085-X.
- "Fortuna Hydroelectric Project". Hatch.ca. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
- "FERC Part 12 Inspections". Findlay Engineering. Retrieved 2014-02-04.