Kedungombo Reservoir, Water reservoir in Central Java, Indonesia.
Kedungombo Reservoir is a large water body covering approximately 4,800 hectares across three regencies in Central Java. It serves multiple purposes including irrigation for farming, flood prevention, hydroelectric generation, and drinking water supply for local communities.
Construction of the dam started in 1985 and was completed in 1991, resulting in substantial changes for local residents. More than 5,000 families were relocated from their original homes to make way for the reservoir.
Local fishing communities operate net cage farms that have become a central part of daily life around the water. The fishing activity connects residents to the reservoir as both a workplace and a food source for the broader region.
The area is best accessed from the shoreline, where various viewing points and access spots are located. Visitors should prepare for changing weather conditions and uneven terrain around the water's edge.
The fish farming operations exceed the water's natural carrying capacity, with more net cages in operation than the ecosystem can sustainably support. This overcrowding has become a defining feature of how the reservoir functions today.
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