Requejada Reservoir, embalse en la provincia de Palencia, España
Requejada Reservoir is a dam constructed in 1940 that holds water from the Pisuerga River in the mountains of Palencia Province. The concrete structure stands about 60 meters (200 feet) tall and stretches 200 meters (660 feet) in length, surrounded by forests of oak trees that line the water's edge.
The reservoir was completed in 1940 as part of a broader water management effort to regulate the Pisuerga River and control flooding in the region. For over 80 years, it has supported agriculture and daily life by providing water for irrigation and household use.
The reservoir shapes daily life in the region, serving as a gathering place where locals and visitors fish, picnic, and find moments of rest. The calm waters and surrounding forests create a setting where people connect with nature and with each other.
The reservoir is best visited on clear days when calm waters are ideal for boating and fishing. Small towns nearby offer basic accommodations and services, while forested areas around the water provide natural trails for walking and exploring.
The reservoir is the first in a chain of three dams that together manage the entire Pisuerga River system and hold over 322 million cubic meters of water. This interconnected network represents an ambitious water management system that few visitors realize exists.
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