Poza Honda, Water reservoir in Manabí Province, Ecuador
Description
Poza Honda is a dam located on the Portoviejo River in Manabí Province. The structure holds water that serves multiple cities along the coast and supports farming across the region.
History
The dam was built in the early 1970s to address water needs for the growing coastal region. Its construction marked an important step in modernizing water management for Manabí Province.
Culture
Local communities around Poza Honda maintain traditional agricultural practices while adapting to modern water management systems provided by the reservoir.
Practical
The dam is located about an hour from the main cities and is easily reached by road. Visitors can view the structure from various points, though access for close inspection may be limited.
Did you know?
The dam features two protective asphalt layers, each measuring 2 inches thick, forming a sandwich structure to shield the slope from air exposure.
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