Magat Dam

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Magat Dam is a large rock-fill dam in the island of Luzon in the Philippines. The dam is located along the Magat River, a major tributary of Cagayan River. The construction of the dam started in 1975 and was completed in 1982. It is one of the largest dams in the Philippines. It is a multi-purpose dam which is used primarily for irrigating about 85,000 hectares of agricultural lands, flood control, and power generation through the Magat Hydroelectric Power Plant. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1982 (42 years ago)Length: 2.58 miHeight: 374 ftReservoir area: 4.52 mi²Reservoir depth: 633 ftCoordinates: 16°49'30"N, 121°27'14"E

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Nearby attractions include: Ramon, Aguinaldo.

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Aguinaldo
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