Outardes-4
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Outardes-4 is a hydroelectric power station and dam on the Outardes River 70 km (43.5 mi) northwest of Baie-Comeau, Quebec, Canada. The power station was commissioned in 1969 and is supplied by the Outardes-4 Reservoir which is created by seven additional dams.[1][2]
Quick Facts Official name, Location ...
Outardes-4 generating station | |
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Official name | Outardes-4 Dam No.1 |
Location | Manicouagan Regional County Municipality, Quebec, Canada |
Coordinates | 49°42′20″N 68°54′21″W |
Owner(s) | Hydro-Québec |
Dam and spillways | |
Type of dam | Embankment dam |
Impounds | Outardes River |
Height | 437 ft (133 m) |
Length | 2,087 ft (636 m) |
Dam volume | 9,600,000 cu yd (7,300,000 m3) |
Spillway type | Service, gate controlled |
Reservoir | |
Creates | Outardes-4 Reservoir |
Total capacity | 24.3 km3 (19,700,000 acre⋅ft) |
Surface area | 252 sq mi (650 km2) |
Power Station | |
Commission date | 1969 |
Type | Conventional |
Turbines | 4 x Francis turbines |
Installed capacity | 785 MW |
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