Hydroelectricity and dams in the Dominican Republic
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There are numerous hydroelectric plants in the Dominican Republic
, which is composed of rivers, lakes, streams, and numerous waterfalls.
The main rivers in the Dominican Republic are the Yaque del Norte, which is the longest in the country at 201 km in length. The second largest and the strongest river is the Yuna River
which is 138 km in length and the third largest is the Yaque del Sur which is 136 km in length.
Note:
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is a nation on the island of La Hispaniola, part of the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean region. The western third of the island is occupied by the nation of Haiti, making Hispaniola one of two Caribbean islands that are shared by two countries...
, which is composed of rivers, lakes, streams, and numerous waterfalls.
The main rivers in the Dominican Republic are the Yaque del Norte, which is the longest in the country at 201 km in length. The second largest and the strongest river is the Yuna River
Yuna River
The Yuna River is in the Dominican Republic. The river flooded in 2000 and 2004 causing loss of life and livelihood. The river is the second longest river in the Dominican Republic measuring at 209 km long....
which is 138 km in length and the third largest is the Yaque del Sur which is 136 km in length.
| River:** | Dam (Hydro-electric plant) Place: | Capacity: (millions of m³*) | Year Made: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaque del Norte | Tavera | 137.0 | 1973 |
| Bao River | Bao | 150.7 | 1984 |
| Bao River | López-Angostura | 4.4 | 1985 |
| Jimenoa River | Jimenoa | 0.3 | 1950 |
| Maguaca River | Maguaca | 15.6 | 1999 |
| Chacuey River | Chacuey | 13.7 | 1979 |
| Yuna River Yuna River The Yuna River is in the Dominican Republic. The river flooded in 2000 and 2004 causing loss of life and livelihood. The river is the second longest river in the Dominican Republic measuring at 209 km long.... |
Hatillo | 375.0 | 1984 |
| Nizao River Nizao River Nizao is one of the most important rivers in the Dominican Republic. Three hydroelectric power/electrical plants have been built along its path.... |
Valdesia | 137.0 | 1976 |
| Nizao River | Jiguey | 167.2 | 1992 |
| Nizao River | Aguacate | 4.3 | 1992 |
| Nizao River | Las Barias | 1.7 | 1976 |
| Yaque del Sur | Sabana Yegua | 354.0 | 1979 |
| San Juan River San Juan River (Dominican Republic) -References:* The Columbia Gazetteer of North America. 2000.**... |
Sabaneta | 63.0 | 1981 |
| Blanco River Blanco River The Blanco River is a river in the Hill Country of Texas in the United States.-Course:The primary source for the river is a series of springs in northern Kendall County. The river flows generally eastward for through Kendall County, Blanco County and Hays County... |
Rio Blanco | 1.1 | 1996 |
| Jima River | Rincón | 60.0 | 1978 |
| Las Damas | Las Damas | 0.4 | 1967 |
| Mijo River | Mijo | 1.6 | 1990 |
| Mao River Mao River -References:* The Columbia Gazetteer of North America. 2000.**... |
Monción | 369.4 | 2001 |
| Cabeza De Caballo | Cabeza De Caballo | 0.6 | 1988 |
Note:
- *Actual capicity might vary
- **Some rivers have the same name as dams or hydro-electric plants.
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