Embalse del Yeguas, embalse de 228,7 hectómetros cúbicos de capacidad, situado entre las provincias de Jaén y Córdoba, España
Embalse del Yeguas is a water reservoir built across the Yeguas River between the towns of Montoro and Marmolejo in Andalusia. The structure was completed in 1989 and spans hundreds of meters, surrounded by rolling hills and farmland.
The dam was built in 1989 to store water for irrigation, drinking supply, and hydroelectric power generation. When completed, older settlements and a 19th-century bridge were submerged beneath the rising waters.
The reservoir holds special meaning for local communities who depend on its water for farming and daily needs. For visitors, the place offers a chance to experience how people and nature work together in this landscape.
The area is accessible for walks, picnics, and fishing, with simple paths along the shores. Visitors should expect changing water levels, as these depend on seasonal rainfall.
Buried beneath the reservoir waters is a 19th-century bridge that visitors have sought for years. This submerged structure remains a hidden reminder of the settlements that existed before the dam flooded the valley.
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