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El Burguillo Reservoir | |
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View of the reservoir | |
Location of the Burguillo Reservoir | |
Country | Spain |
Location | Province of Ávila |
Coordinates | 40°25′29″N 4°33′59″W / 40.42472°N 4.56639°W / 40.42472; -4.56639 |
Status | Operational |
Opening date | 1913-01-01 |
Dam and spillways | |
Type of dam | Gravity dam |
Impounds | Alberche, Gaznata |
Height | 91 m |
Length | m |
Width (base) | m |
Reservoir | |
Total capacity | 208 hm³ |
Catchment area | km² |
Surface area | 910 ha |
Power Station | |
Installed capacity | 48 MW |
The El Burguillo Reservoir is located along the Alberche river in the province of Ávila, Spain, between the municipalities of El Tiemblo and El Barraco.
It was inaugurated in 1913 and is the first/highest reservoir along the Alberche river. The water is mostly used for agricultural purposes and to generate electricity. It is managed by the Confederación Hidrográfica del Tajo, which also allows recreational activities in the reservoir, such as bathing, sailing, and rowing.
See also
Dams on the Alberche | |
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