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.[1]

Fortuna Dam
Location of Fortuna Dam in Panama
Official name	Edwin Fabrega Dam
Coordinates	8°44′39.48″N 82°14′56.40″W
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 m3 (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

It is the single largest energy source in Panama, providing 30% of the country's electricity.[2] The Canadian public utility Hydro-Québec was an initial investor in the project,[3] which was completed in 1984.[4]

See also

• List of power stations in Panama

References