The Balbina Dam (Portuguese: Usina Hidrelétrica de Balbina) is a hydroelectric dam and power station on the Uatumã River in the Amazon Rainforest Brazil. The location is under the municipality of Presidente Figueiredo jurisdiction in the state of Amazonas.It was built from 1985 to 1989 and is managed by Manaus Energia under the Eletronorte system. The first of five generators began operating in February 1989.
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