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Barragem do Paranoa
Barragem do Paranoa: low-vis reservoir dive.
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Shore-entry Brasília reservoir site with thermoclines, low visibility, and a training-oriented freshwater profile.
About Barragem do Paranoa
Barragem do Paranoa is a shore-entry freshwater reservoir dive in Brasília, built around thermoclines, low visibility, and a controlled training profile. It is better suited to divers who are comfortable with limited visibility and temperature layering, and it is often used for practice, night dives, and freshwater fish spotting rather than scenic open-water swimming.
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Research Estimate At Barragem do Paranoa
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VisibilityVisibility: 3m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeSome life
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Barragem do Paranoa?
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Barragem do Paranoa Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 18m
Depth Note
Temperature profile mentioned at 9 m (26°C) and 18 m (21°C).
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Thermoclines can be present, with temperatures around 26°C until 9 m and about 21°C at 18 m; visibility commonly ranges 2–5 m.
Safety & Access At Barragem do Paranoa
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Low visibility
Safety Notes
Expect low visibility and strong temperature layering; plan gas, buoyancy, and thermal protection accordingly.
Access Restrictions
Use the shoreline entry and treat the site as a guided or training-oriented freshwater dive rather than a casual swim spot.
Legal Notes
Follow Brasília reservoir access rules and any local dive-club guidance for shore entry and training dives.
Local Intel For Barragem do Paranoa
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Suitable for scuba with limited visibility and thermoclines; night dives are mentioned as an option.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site; the low visibility and temperature layering make it better for scuba training.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the reservoir profile and visibility are better suited to scuba than surface viewing.
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Wildlife at Barragem do Paranoa
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Recent Logged Visits At Barragem do Paranoa
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Avg. Visibility3m
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Barragem do Paranoa Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
www.arquivopublico.df.gov.br · Official History
Official Brasília archive context for Lake Paranoa as the managed reservoir behind the site.
www.instagram.com · Operator Social
Migulho Centro de Mergulho post about Barragem do Paranoa as a safe practice dive.
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