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Dolo (river)

Coordinates: 44°24′24.97″N 10°37′18.80″E / 44.4069361°N 10.6218889°E / 44.4069361; 10.6218889
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Dolo
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Location
CountryItaly
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationTuscan-Emilian Apennines, Mount Cusna
 • coordinates44°14′24.21″N 10°27′22.31″E / 44.2400583°N 10.4561972°E / 44.2400583; 10.4561972
 • elevationabout 1,868 m (6,129 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
Secchia, North of Polinago
 • coordinates
44°24′24.97″N 10°37′18.80″E / 44.4069361°N 10.6218889°E / 44.4069361; 10.6218889
Length26 km (16 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionSecchiaPoAdriatic Sea

The Dolo is a mountain stream that rises on the slopes of Mount Cusna in the Reggio-Emilia province, of the Tuscany-Emilia Romagna Apennine Mountains. It is a tributary of the Secchia, and its length is about 21 to 26 kilometres (13 to 16 mi). The Dolo acts as a natural boundary between the provinces of Reggio Emilia and Modena.

About 5 kilometres (3 mi) before entering the Secchia river, the Dragone mountain stream flows into the Dolo.

At the height of Fontanaluccia there is a dam (44°16′39.72″N 10°30′47.95″E / 44.2777000°N 10.5133194°E / 44.2777000; 10.5133194) that provides water for a hydroelectric power plant (44°21′42.48″N 10°34′53.35″E / 44.3618000°N 10.5814861°E / 44.3618000; 10.5814861) located 14 kilometres (9 mi) downstream in Farneta.