Aguamilpa Dam, Hydroelectric power station and embankment dam in Tepic, Mexico
Aguamilpa Dam is a concrete-face rock-fill structure spanning 642 meters across the Rio Grande de Santiago. The facility employs three turbines to manage water and generate electricity for regional power needs.
Construction took place from 1989 to 1993 as a major infrastructure project funded by Mexico's government and the World Bank. The work represented an important step in developing the country's power supply.
The dam reshaped the local population and created new jobs in the energy sector. Today, the structure shapes regional economics and how people see their community.
Visit times vary depending on weather and local conditions, so checking accessibility beforehand is wise. The site sits somewhat outside town, so allow for travel time to reach it.
Six radial gates, each standing 19 meters high and 12 meters wide, control water flow with impressive engineering. The reservoir behind the dam transforms the landscape into a large body of water visible from several vantage points.
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