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La Paloma Dam

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Type
  
Irrigation reservoir

Primary outflows
  
Grande River

Surface area
  
30 km (12 sq mi)

Volume
  
0.75 km³

Inflow source
  
Grande River

Primary inflows
  
Grande River

Basin countries
  
Chile

Area
  
30 km²

Outflow location
  
Grande River

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Water volume
  
750×10^ m (610,000 acre·ft)

Similar
  
Recoleta Dam, Puclaro Dam, Valle del Encanto, Cordillera de Talinay, Bosque de Fray Jorge National

La Paloma is an artificial lake located 27 km southeast of the city of Ovalle, in the Coquimbo Region, Chile. Although its primary purpose is to provide water for irrigation, the reservoir is also a popular recreational spot for locals and visitors. It was inaugurated in 1968.

Map of Embalse La Paloma, Monte Patria, Coquimbo Region, Chile

References

La Paloma Dam Wikipedia