#5
Largest Reservoir Capacity Dam in Argentina
Sorted by Reservoir Capacity
Value: 20,600,000,000 m³
El Chocón Dam
Dam in Villa El Chocón, Neuquén, Argentina
El Chocón Dam is a dam located in Villa El Chocón, Neuquén, Argentina. This page highlights its key ranking metrics, including Reservoir Capacity, Dam Height, and Dam Length, to help users compare it with other dams in Argentina.
Page overview
- Country
- Argentina
- State
- Neuquén
- City
- Villa El Chocón
- Category
- infrastructure
- Type
- Dam
Ranking highlights
See how this dam performs across different ranking categories in Argentina.
#8
Longest Dam in Argentina
Sorted by Dam Length
Value: 2,250 meters
#4
Most Powerful Dam in Argentina
Sorted by Installed Power Capacity
Value: 1,200 megawatts
Key metrics
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reservoir Capacity | 20,600,000,000 m³ | Total water storage capacity of the dam's reservoir. |
| Dam Height | 86 meters | Vertical height of the dam structure from its foundation to its crest. |
| Dam Length | 2,250 meters | Total horizontal length of the dam structure across the river or valley. |
| Installed Power Capacity | 1,200 megawatts | Maximum electricity generation capacity of the dam's hydropower system. |
| Completion Year | 1,972 year | Year when the dam was completed or officially opened. |
| Reservoir Surface Area | 816 km² | Total surface area covered by the reservoir at full capacity. |
Metric values are based on the verified sources listed below.
Location
El Chocón Dam is located in Villa El Chocón, Neuquén, Argentina. The location details shown here are based on the currently available city, state, and country information for this dam.
- City
- Villa El Chocón
- State
- Neuquén
- Country
- Argentina
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How this dam is compared
This dam is compared with other dams in Argentina using the ranking metrics available on this page. These metrics help show how El Chocón Dam performs across different comparison categories, such as Reservoir Capacity, Dam Height, and Dam Length.
Ranking positions are calculated from structured data instead of being manually assigned. As more verified information is added, corrected, or expanded, the rankings and metric values may be updated over time.
For this page, the comparison focuses on measurable data rather than user reviews or star ratings.
Sources
El Chocón Dam details on this page are based on verified public sources and structured LocoDeck ranking data.
Frequently asked questions
Where is El Chocón Dam located?
El Chocón Dam is located in Villa El Chocón, Neuquén, Argentina.
What is El Chocón Dam known for on LocoDeck?
El Chocón Dam is listed as a dam in Argentina. This page highlights key metrics such as Reservoir Capacity, Dam Height, and Dam Length to help compare it with other dams.
How is El Chocón Dam compared with other dams?
El Chocón Dam is compared using the ranking metrics available for dams in Argentina. The comparison focuses on structured data and metric values rather than user reviews or star ratings.