Embalse del Víboras, embalse en el término municipal de Martos, provincia de Jaén, España
Embalse del Víboras is a reservoir near Martos in Jaén province, completed in 1997 and covering around 169 hectares. The facility features a concrete arch dam approximately 51 meters high that collects water from the Víboras River and supplies drinking water and irrigation for the surrounding region.
The reservoir was built in 1997 to manage water supply throughout the year and provide drinking water to Martos and surrounding communities. Over time, this infrastructure has become integral to the region's landscape and plays a vital role in the area's water management system.
The reservoir is easily accessible with simple walking paths along the shores and picnic areas for enjoying the surrounding landscape. Visitors should note that water levels vary depending on rainfall and usage, and access to certain areas may be restricted during high water periods.
The system connecting Víboras with other reservoirs supplies water to approximately 200000 people in the region, though it occasionally faces challenges like fish die-offs and supply problems. These difficulties highlight how complex water management systems can be in dry areas.
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