It was constructed between 1971 and 1978 for the primary purpose of hydroelectric power generation.

The dam can store up to 10,540,000,000 cubic metres (8,540,000 acre⋅ft) in its reservoir which also covers and area of 515 square kilometres (199 sq mi).

It is operated by Duke Energy Generation Paranapanema International.

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