Azud de Zaragoza, Diversion dam in Vadorrey and Las Fuentes districts, Zaragoza, Spain.
The Azud de Zaragoza is a diversion dam that spans 200 meters across the Ebro River and features eight sluices with control facilities near Fray Luis Urbano Street. The structure takes its name from Manuel Lorenzo Pardo, who shaped water management projects in the region.
The dam opened in 2008 and was named after a water management figure from the early 20th century. This project followed a long history of efforts to control the Ebro for the city.
The structure links the districts of Vadorrey and Las Fuentes by way of a pedestrian passage that locals use to cross the river in their daily routines. This connection has become an important part of how people move through the city.
The dam operates automatically to regulate flow when river levels become high. Visitors can use the pedestrian walkway to cross and view the structure from different perspectives along the banks.
The facility includes a river port in Vadorrey and maintains stable water levels between the dam and where the Ranillas meander enters the city. This dual purpose makes it more than just a crossing point for pedestrians.
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