Zufre Reservoir, Stausee in Spanien
The Zufre Reservoir is a water storage lake in the province of Huelva in southern Spain, surrounded by rolling forested hills and built to supply the region. The water is held back by an earthen and clay dam standing about 64 meters high and stretching nearly 500 meters across the river valley.
The dam was built during the 1980s and completed in 1987 to improve water supply to the region and support agricultural development. Its construction replaced an old train station and railway line that previously occupied the site.
The reservoir bears the name of the nearby village of Zufre, reflecting the local character of the region. Visitors and residents use the water's edge for picnics, fishing, and quiet walks, making it a gathering place where people connect with the landscape and each other.
The reservoir is easy to reach by car and connected by roads to nearby towns and villages where you can find places to eat and rest. Walking paths surround the dam and visitors can find spots for fishing or activities like paddling small boats on the water.
A small hydroelectric station at the dam has been generating electricity since 1996 from the water falling from the height, showing how the project serves multiple purposes beyond water storage. This facility demonstrates how infrastructure can provide both water supply and clean energy to local communities.
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