Robert-Bourassa Dam
CountryCanada
Height162 m
Year1981
TypeEmbankment
RiverLa Grande
About Robert-Bourassa Dam
Part of the James Bay Project. The underground power house is one of the largest in the world. 5.6 GW capacity for the entire complex. Built on Cree territory, leading to the James Bay Agreement.
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