Presa de Soria, embalse en la isla de Gran Canaria
Presa de Soria is a concrete dam in southern Gran Canaria standing about 390 feet (120 meters) tall with a distinctive double-curve arch design that spans a wide valley. The structure creates a large reservoir across rolling terrain, with a sloped spillway on its left side that manages excess water flow.
Construction began in 1962 and finished in 1972 as part of efforts to manage water resources for farming and island communities. The design drew from Spanish water management techniques with deep historical roots on the islands.
The Presa de Soria has long served local communities by providing water for farming and daily needs across generations. The reservoir is woven into how people here have learned to live with water in a dry climate.
The area is open and accessible year-round with walking paths along the shoreline, particularly rewarding after rainfall when water levels rise. Bring your own supplies as there are no major facilities nearby.
A new energy storage system is being developed that uses excess wind power to pump water back into the basin, functioning as a giant battery for the island. This innovative project merges traditional water storage with modern renewable energy technology.
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