Valmayor Reservoir, Reservoir in Community of Madrid, Spain.
The Valmayor Reservoir spans across four municipalities: El Escorial, Valdemorillo, Colmenarejo, and Galapagar, covering 775 hectares of water surface.
The construction of this water infrastructure project began in 1972 and reached completion in 1983, establishing a storage capacity of 124.4 million cubic meters.
The reservoir functions within the Regional Park of the Middle Course of the Guadarrama River, supporting local agricultural practices and community activities.
Managed by Canal de Isabel II, the reservoir serves as the second-largest water supply source in the Madrid province, providing essential resources to the metropolitan area.
The water body creates a habitat for numerous species, including grebes, teals, herons, and ducks, while offering designated areas for pike and carp fishing.
Location: Community of Madrid
GPS coordinates: 40.53621,-4.09033
Latest update: May 12, 2025 10:01
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