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Document and Entity Information
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2012
Sep. 30, 2012
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name TORTOISE CAPITAL RESOURCES CORP  
Entity Central Index Key 0001347652  
Document Type 10-Q/A  
Document Period End Date Aug. 31, 2012  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --11-30  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   9,187,470