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Aguieira Dam

Penacova, Italy

Aguieira Dam

Aguieira Dam (Portuguese: Barragem da Aguieira) is a multiple-arch dam on the Mondego River, located on border line between the municipalities of Mortágua and Penacova, in Central Portugal. Construction of the dam began in 1972 and was completed in 1981. It is owned by Companhia Portuguesa de Produç

ão de Electricidade (CPPE). Besides power production the dam is also used for flood control, water supply and irrigation.

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