Grand Poubara Dam
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| Grand Poubara Dam | |
|---|---|
  Location of Grand Poubara Dam in Gabon | |
| Country | Gabon |
| Location | Franceville, Haut-Ogooué Province |
| Coordinates | 1°46′22.67″S 13°33′4.18″E / 1.7729639°S 13.5511611°E |
| Purpose | Power |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | 2008 |
| Opening date | 2013 |
| Owners | Ministry of Mining, Energy, Oil and Water Resources |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Gravity, roller-compacted concrete |
| Impounds | Ogooué River |
| Height | 37 m (121 ft) |
| Grand Poubara Power Station | |
| Coordinates | 1°45′47.20″S 13°32′40.05″E / 1.7631111°S 13.5444583°E |
| Commission date | 2013 |
| Turbines | 4 x 40 MW (54,000 hp) Francis-type |
| Installed capacity | 160 MW (210,000 hp) |
The Grand Poubara Dam is a gravity dam on the Ogooué River, about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) south of Franceville in Gabon. The primary purpose of the dam is hydroelectric power generation, and it supports a 160 megawatts (210,000 hp) power station.
