Guri Reservoir
| Guri Reservoir | |
|---|---|
| Embalse de Guri (Spanish) | |
 The Caroní River and the Guri Reservoir (Venezuela). | |
  Guri Reservoir Location within Venezuela | |
| Location | Venezuela |
| Coordinates | 7°28′N 62°49′W / 7.46°N 62.82°W |
| Type | reservoir |
River sources | Caroní River |
Managing agency | CVG Edelca |
| Built | 1975 |
First flooded | 1980 |
| Max. length | 109.74 kilometres (68.19 mi) |
| Max. width | 58 kilometres (36 mi) |
Surface area | 3,673.7 square kilometres (1,418.4 sq mi) |
Surface elevation | 270 metres (890 ft) |
The Guri reservoir is the largest reservoir in Venezuela. It has a surface area of 4250 km2.[1][2] The Reservoir is created by the Guri Dam.
References
- ↑ World Environment Report. Center for International Environment Information. 1977.
- ↑ NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC. 1992.
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