Reservoir of Mequinenza, Reservoir in Mequinenza, Spain
The Reservoir of Mequinenza extends for 110 kilometers along the Ebro River, reaching depths of 60 meters and containing 1,530 cubic hectometers of water.
The construction of Mequinenza Dam started in 1957, and the reservoir began operations in 1966 under the management of Empresa Nacional Hidroeléctrica del Ribagorzana.
The reservoir, known as Mar de Aragón, represents a central element in the development of northeastern Spain's water management infrastructure.
The reservoir supports hydroelectric power generation with 384 megawatts capacity while providing water resources for agricultural irrigation throughout the surrounding region.
The water body covers 75.4 square kilometers and features six spillway gates capable of discharging 11,000 cubic meters of water per second.
Location: Mequinenza
Inception: 1958
Height: 121.5 m
GPS coordinates: 41.39502,0.14900
Latest update: May 11, 2025 01:17
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