Ulldecona Dam, reservoir in Spain
The Ulldecona Dam is a reservoir in La Pobla de Benifassà, in the inland part of the province of Castellón, fed by four small rivers: the Sénia, Teulatí, Tenalla, and Verd. The concrete dam retains a wide body of water surrounded by wooded hills that slope down to the water's edge.
Local farmers formally requested an irrigation facility as early as 1907, but construction did not begin until 1951. The project was completed in the 1960s, and the reservoir has supplied water for agriculture in the area ever since.
The reservoir feeds the fields of surrounding villages and remains central to the daily life of local farmers. On the banks, visitors sometimes come across people fishing in the early morning hours, which gives the place a quietly active feel.
The reservoir is easy to reach from La Pobla de Benifassà along a road that runs close to the water. Footpaths run around the banks and are open year-round, with spring being a good time to visit when the surrounding hills are at their greenest.
The reservoir is fed by four rivers that all originate in the same mountain area, which makes it particularly sensitive to dry spells. When the water level drops, old stone walls that are normally hidden below the surface become visible along the banks.
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