IPSE DIXIT YACIRETÁ DAM (ARGENTINA/PARAGUAY, 1994) YACIRETÁ: THE DAM THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO COLLAPSE The Yaciretá Dam on the Paraná River is one of the most debated dams in history. Its construction was decided in 1973 following an agreement between Argentina and Paraguay. The dam has an average flow of 12,000 m³/s and is equipped with 20 Kaplan-type hydro turbines, with an installed capacity of 3,200 MW. But its main value lies in its ability to generate renewable energy. The project faced numerous controversies both before and after it became operational in 1994. Critics highlighted the costs, environmental impact, and, in more recent years, the risk of collapse and potential flooding, though none of these feared events ever occurred. «Half the country is at risk. I don’t want to spread panic or fear, but we must take the necessary measures to prevent what could become the greatest disaster in our history.» Ricardo Colombi, Governor of the province of Corrientes. INFOCAMPO, 27 April 2016 Webuild Multimedia Collection Yaciretá produces 60% of Argentina’s hydroelectric power. The dam also contributed to job creation in the surrounding area, employing approximately 12,000 people overall. It is now one of the main tourist attractions in the region. THE BENEFITS OF A GREAT WORK SOURCES INFOCAMPO https://www.infocampo.com.ar/alertaroja-aseguran-que-medio-pais-esta-enpeligro-por-el-estado-de-yacyreta/ ENTIDAD BINACIONAL YACIRETA https://www.eby.gov.py/datostecnicos/ WEBUILD GROUP https://www.webuildgroup.com/it/ progetti/dighe-centrali-idroelettriche/ progetti-idroelettrico-yacyret/ IN SHORT Name: Yaciretá Dam Location: Argentina/Paraguay Start date: 1983 Inauguration year: 1994 Criticisms: Excessive costs, risk of collapse Results: Dam still standing, now one of the area’s main tourist attractions
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