Casa de Piedra Reservoir, reservoir in Argentina
Casa de Piedra Reservoir is a large body of water built on the Colorado River between La Pampa and Río Negro provinces. The water stretches across a wide area with tree-lined shores and reaches depths of over 11 meters (35 feet) in some places.
Construction began in the early 1980s and finished in the mid-1990s with the goal of controlling floods and providing water for farming and power generation. The dam became part of the region's infrastructure for managing the Colorado River's flow.
The site is easily accessible by car via regional roads, with parking areas available nearby. Bring suitable footwear and bring water or snacks, as services directly at the reservoir are limited.
The name Casa de Piedra comes from old stone shelters and caves in the area that served indigenous people for thousands of years. Archaeological finds including ancient tools and rock drawings remain visible today, showing how long people have gathered here.
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