Escales Reservoir, Stausee in Spanien
Escales Reservoir is a water storage facility built in 1955 in the Pyrenees between Huesca and Lleida provinces. It is constructed as a gravity dam made of red stone material that stands prominently in the landscape, holding water across approximately 400 hectares of surface area.
The dam was completed in 1955 as a major step in regional water management and power generation. This construction permanently altered the mountain landscape and enabled electricity production for surrounding areas.
The name comes from stone steps carved into the rock face next to the dam structure. These steps are a distinctive feature that visitors notice when approaching the area and give the place its identity.
The reservoir is accessible for visitors who want to hike, take boat rides, or enjoy water sports like canoeing and kayaking. The area features easy walking paths along the water and can be visited comfortably in any season.
The rock face next to the dam has become a popular climbing destination for enthusiasts from the region who use its stone walls for training and adventure. The red stone formations offer varying difficulty levels and attract climbers throughout the year.
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