Location Paraiba, Brazil Impounds Mamanguape River Construction cost 6.5 million USD | Opening date 2002 Height 50 m (160 ft) Impound Mamanguape River | |
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Similar Campos Novos Dam, Kyzyl‑Agash Dam failure, Llyn Eigiau, Kelly Barnes Dam, Zeyzoun Dam | ||
The Camará Dam was a dam located on the Mamanguape River in Paraiba, northeastern Brazil. It burst on June 17, 2004, flooding towns of Alagoa Grande and Mulungu. At least three people died by drowning.
Map of Barragem de Camar%C3%A1 - PB-097, Areia - PB, 58125-000, Brazil
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