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Robert-Bourassa Reservoir

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A vast reservoir in northern Quebec, Canada, formed as part of the James Bay hydroelectric project and named for the Quebec premier who championed the scheme. It feeds one of the largest underground hydroelectric power stations in the world.

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Area (sq km)
2835 1
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1. Robert-Bourassa Reservoir (Wikipedia)
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It has a maximum surface area of 2,835 square kilometres (1,095 sq mi), and a surface elevation between 168 metres (551 ft) and 175 metres (574 ft).
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Wikidata: Robert-Bourassa Reservoir
Wikidata Q1337872, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source

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