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Assut de Xerta, Diversion dam in Cherta, Spain

The Assut de Xerta spans 375 feet across the Ebre River, creating a water management system for the surrounding agricultural territories in Catalonia.

The structure received official recognition as a Cultural Asset of National Interest from the Government of Catalonia in March 2002.

This hydraulic engineering monument represents the traditional construction methods of Catalonia through its vernacular architectural design.

The dam directs water into irrigation canals on both sides of the Ebre River, supporting agricultural activities throughout the Baix Ebre region.

Located at coordinates 40.924814, 0.491678, the structure stands three kilometers upstream from the town of Xerta at a notable bend in the river.

Location: Cherta

Architectural style: vernacular architecture

GPS coordinates: 40.92481,0.49168

Latest update: March 9, 2025 03:38

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