Technical Features of San Roque Project

Hydrology

Drainage Area 1.250 km2

Average Flow 83.6 cms
Design Flood 13,000 cms (10,000 yr. return period)
(Probable Maximum Flood)

Reservoir

Capacity (EI. 280.0) 835 million cubic meters

Capacity (EI. 290.0) 955 million cubic meters
Active Storage 525 million cubic meters
Dead Storage 310 million cubic meters
Flood Surcharge (EI. 280-290) 120 million cubic meters
Surface Area at Maximum
12.8 km2
Normal Water Level
Maximum Normal Water Level EI. 280 masl
Maximum Exceptional Water Level EI. 290 masl
Minimum Normal Water Level EI. 225 masl

Dam
Type Central clay core rock fill dam
Maximum Height 200 m
Crest Level EI. 295 masl (plus 2 m camber)
Fill Volume (Including cofferdams) 40 million cubic meters (approximate)
Dam Length 1.130 m
Slope 2h:1v (upstream & downstream)
Crest Width 12 m

Spillway
Type Concrete chute
Number of gates, type 6, Hydraulically operated radial gates
Crest Elevation EI. 270 masl
Capacity 12,800 cms w/ reservoir @ EI.289.3

Power Tunnel
Size, lining length 8.5 m dia (concrete-lined)
8.2 m to 3.5m dia. (steel lined)
1.3 km. long
Number of gates, type 2 wheel gates w/ 2 slide-type guard gates

Turbines
Turbine type Vertical shaft Francis
Units 3
Max. Normal Gross Head 180 m
Min. Gross Head 125 m
Rated Head 150.4 m
Installed Capacity 411 MW at rated head
Flow Range (1 to 3 Units) 40 to >270 cm/s

Generators
Type 3 Vertical Shaft, Semi-Umbrella
Synchronous Generator
Rated output (kVA) 150,000
Rated Voltage (V) 13,800
Frequency (Hz) 60
Synchronous Speed (rev/min) 225

Power Transmission
Switchyard type Step-up 13.8 to 230 kV
Line Type Double circuit
Length 9 km

Low Level Outlet

Size, lining, length 5.5 m dia., concrete lined, 1.3 km. long
Number of gates, type 3 slide gates with 3 guard gates
Flow range