Ulldecona Dam
Ulldecona Dam | |
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Location of Ulldecona Dam in Spain | |
Official name | Embassament d'Ulldecona |
Country | Spain |
Location | , Valencian Community, Spain |
Coordinates | 40°40′15″N 0°13′52″E / 40.67083°N 0.23111°ECoordinates: 40°40′15″N 0°13′52″E / 40.67083°N 0.23111°E |
Status | Operational |
Opening date | 1967 |
Dam and spillways | |
Type of dam | Gravity dam |
Impounds | , and |
Height | 54 m |
Length | 180 m |
Reservoir | |
Total capacity | 11 hm³ |
Surface area | 817 ha |
The Ulldecona Dam, known locally as Embassament d'Ulldecona or Pantà d'Ulldecona (Spanish: Embalse de Ulldecona) is a gravity dam located in the Tinença de Benifassà and the Ports de Tortosa-Beseit mountains, within the La Pobla de Benifassà municipal limits, Valencian Community, Spain.[1]
The dam was built in 1967 and was financed by farmers from the town of Ulldecona, hence its name.
Description[]
The reservoir is at the confluence of three seasonal rivers, the , , also known as Barranc de la Tenalla, and the , all part of the Sénia River basin.
Its reservoir reaches a surface of 817 ha with a capacity of 11 hm³.[2] This dam belongs to the Hydrographic Confederation of the Xúquer (Confederación Hidrográfica del Júcar/Confederació Hidrogràfica del Xúquer).[3] The abandoned village of is located at the northwestern end of the reservoir not far from the shore.
Tourism[]
The dam attracts tourists, especially in the summer. Right by the reservoir there is a restaurant, accommodation, pedalos and information about hiking routes in the neighboring karstic mountainous area. The easiest way to reach the Ulldecona Dam is from La Sénia town located close by.
References[]
External links[]
- Media related to Ulldecona Dam at Wikimedia Commons
- Ulldecona Tourism[permanent dead link]
- Reservoirs in the Valencian Community
- Baix Maestrat
- Dams completed in 1967
- Dams in Spain
- Gravity dams
- Ports de Tortosa-Beseit
- Valencian Community geography stubs