Barragem de Odelouca - Monchique, Portugal
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N 37° 17.188 W 008° 28.410
29S E 546669 N 4126781
This is a new dam (2012) built on the foot of Monchique mountains, in Algarve, South Portugal
Waymark Code: WMF86A
Location: Faro, Portugal
Date Posted: 09/08/2012
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This is a brand new dam, inaugurated in June 2012. Ironically there are plans for the building of such a dam which are now 40 years old. This dam is the largest of the region. It guarantees water for this region for 3 years in case of extreme drought (0 mm of precipitation).
Águas de Portugal, the company responsible for water distribution in Algarve, manages this dam.
Waterway where the dam is located: Ribeira de Odelouca
Main use of the Water Dam: Water Supply (Drinkable)
Material used in the structure: Concrete
Height of Dam: 50 m
Date built: 06/01/2012
Fishing Allowed: Not Listed
Motor Sports Allowed: Not Listed
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