Barragem de Poilão
| Barragem de Poilão | |
|---|---|
The reservoir and the dam of Poilão | |
| Location | São Lourenço dos Órgãos, Santiago, Cape Verde |
| Coordinates | 15°04′33″N 23°33′14″W / 15.0757°N 23.5540°W |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Ribeira Seca |
| Primary outflows | Ribeira Seca |
| Catchment area | 28 km2 (11 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Cape Verde |
| Max. length | 1.23 km (0.76 mi) |
| Surface area | 17 ha (42 acres) |
| Max. depth | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Water volume | 1.2×106 m3 (42×106 cu ft) |
| Surface elevation | 118 m (387 ft) |
Barragem de Poilão is a dam located in the eastern part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde, in the municipality of São Lourenço dos Órgãos. It impounds the stream Ribeira Seca, the island's largest river. the reservoir, used for irrigation, stretches between the villages Poilão and Levada. North of the reservoir is the national road from João Teves to Achada Fazenda (EN1-ST03).