The Chalillo Dam is a gravity dam on the Macal River about 33 km (21 mi) south of San Ignacio in Cayo District Belize. It was constructed by Fortis Inc. between 2002 and 2005 with the primary purpose of hydroelectric power production. Its construction generated a controversy over its effect on the surrounding rain forest.
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