Garafiri Dam

The Garafiri Dam is an embankment dam on the Konkouré River which forms the boundary between the Kindia and Mamou Regions of Guinea. The dam was constructed by Salini Impregilo between 1995 and 1999 for the purpose of hydroelectric power generation and water supply. The power station had a breakdown in 2002 but was repaired shortly afterwards. The power station has an installed capacity of 75 megawatts (101,000 hp).^[1][2][3]

Garafiri Dam
Location of Garafiri Dam in Guinea
Country	Guinea
Location	Kindia and Mamou Region
Coordinates	10°31′47.18″N 12°39′45.43″W
Purpose	Power
Status	Operational
Construction began	1995
Opening date	1999; 26 years ago (1999)
Owner(s)	Electricite de Guinee
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	Embankment, earth-fill
Impounds	Konkouré River
Height	80 m (260 ft)
Spillway type	Chute, uncontrolled
Reservoir
Total capacity	1,600×10^6 m3 (1,300,000 acre⋅ft)
Surface area	61.7 km2 (23.8 sq mi)
Commission date	1999
Turbines	3 x 25 MW (34,000 hp) Francis-type
Installed capacity	75 MW (101,000 hp)

See also

• Guinea portal
• Water portal
• Renewable energy portal

• Energy in Guinea
• List of power stations in Guinea