Barragem da Bravura, Lagos
The Odeáxere dam or Bravura is located on the Odeáxere river. The dam was designed in 1955 and went into operation in 1958.
It is a concrete arched dam. It has a height of 41 m above the foundation (36 m above the natural ground) and a crown length of 150 m (width 5 m). It has a maximum discharge capacity of 8 (bottom discharge) + 21 (flood spillway) m³/s.
It was inaugurated on May 10, 1959, in a ceremony that was attended by the head of state, Américo Tomás.
It is a concrete arched dam. It has a height of 41 m above the foundation (36 m above the natural ground) and a crown length of 150 m (width 5 m). It has a maximum discharge capacity of 8 (bottom discharge) + 21 (flood spillway) m³/s.
It was inaugurated on May 10, 1959, in a ceremony that was attended by the head of state, Américo Tomás.
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Barragem da Bravura on Map
Sight Name: Barragem da Bravura
Sight Location: Lagos, Portugal (See walking tours in Lagos)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Lagos, Portugal (See walking tours in Lagos)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles
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Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles