El Burguillo Reservoir
| El Burguillo Reservoir | |
|---|---|
View of the reservoir | |
Location of the Burguillo Reservoir El Burguillo Reservoir (Spain) | |
| Country | Spain |
| Location | Province of Ávila |
| Coordinates | 40°25′29″N 4°33′59″W / 40.42472°N 4.56639°W |
| Status | Operational |
| Opening date | January 1, 1913 |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Gravity dam |
| Impounds | Alberche, Gaznata |
| Height | 91 m (299 ft) |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 208 hm3 (7.3×109 cu ft) |
| Surface area | 910 ha (2,200 acres) |
| Power Station | |
| Installed capacity | 48 MW (64,000 hp) |
The El Burguillo Reservoir is located along the Alberche river in the province of Ávila, Spain, between the municipalities of El Tiemblo and El Barraco.
It was inaugurated in 1913 and is the first and highest reservoir along the Alberche River. The water is mostly used for agricultural purposes and to generate electricity.[1] It is managed by the Confederación Hidrográfica del Tajo, which also allows recreational activities in the reservoir, such as bathing, sailing, and rowing.
See also
References
- ^ "El Burguillo Dam (El Tiemblo, 1913)". Structurae. Retrieved 15 April 2025.