The Jaguara Dam is a embankment dam on the Grande River about 6 km (3.7 mi) north of Rifaina Brazil. The dam is on the border of Conquista municipality in the state of Minas Gerais to the north and Rifaina municipality in the state of São Paulo to the south. It was constructed between 1966 and 1971 for the purpose of hydroelectric power generation. The power station at the dam has an installed capacity of 424 MW and is owned by CEMIG.
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