Alvito Dam, Embankment dam in Alvito Municipality, Beja District, Portugal.
Alvito Dam is an embankment dam in the Alentejo region that creates a large water reservoir across a valley. The structure spans a considerable distance and rises to a significant height, controlling water flow for the surrounding area.
The dam was built during the 1970s to improve agricultural productivity in the surrounding region. This project became an important water management infrastructure for the Alentejo area.
The Alvito Dam supports the traditional agricultural practices of local communities through its irrigation systems and water resource management.
You can walk around the structure and explore the surrounding landscape, or fish in the reservoir. The best access is from nearby towns, and the site is open year-round for visitors.
The dam maintains an active water capacity of 2,285,000 cubic meters, supporting both flood control and water distribution across the Alentejo region.
GPS coordinates: 38.28200,-7.91600
Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:21
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