Ulldecona Dam

The Ulldecona Dam, known locally as Embassament d'Ulldecona or Pantà d'Ulldecona (Spanish: Embalse de Ulldecona) is a gravity dam located in the Tinença de Benifassà and the Ports de Tortosa-Beseit mountains, within the La Pobla de Benifassà municipal limits, Valencian Community, Spain.[1]

Ulldecona Dam
View of the reservoir
Location of Ulldecona Dam in Spain
Official nameEmbassament d'Ulldecona
CountrySpain
LocationPobla de Benifassà, Valencian Community, Spain
Coordinates40°40′15″N 0°13′52″E
StatusOperational
Opening date1967
Dam and spillways
Type of damGravity dam
ImpoundsBarranc de la Fou, Barranc de Teulatí and Barranc de la Pobla
Height54 m
Length180 m
Reservoir
Total capacity11 hm³
Surface area817 ha

The dam was built in 1967 and was financed by farmers from the town of Ulldecona, hence its name.

Description

The reservoir is at the confluence of three seasonal rivers, the Barranc de la Fou, Barranc de Teulatí, also known as Barranc de la Tenalla, and the Barranc de la Pobla, all part of the Sénia River basin.

Its reservoir reaches a surface of 817 ha with a capacity of 11 hm³.[2] This dam belongs to the Hydrographic Confederation of the Xúquer (Confederación Hidrográfica del Júcar/Confederació Hidrogràfica del Xúquer).[3] The abandoned village of Mangraner is located at the northwestern end of the reservoir not far from the shore.

Tourism

The dam attracts tourists, especially in the summer. Right by the reservoir there is a restaurant, accommodation, pedalos and information about hiking routes in the neighboring karstic mountainous area. The easiest way to reach the Ulldecona Dam is from La Sénia town located close by.

View of the Ulldecona reservoir in the summer .
A winter snowstorm over the Ulldecona Dam.
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References
  1. Wikiloc - Itinerari Salt de Robert - Fredes - Portell de l'infern - Embassament d'Ulldecona
  2. La nieve y las lluvias elevan tras dos años de pérdidas el nivel del embalse de Ulldecona
  3. La xarxa de qualitat biològica en la conca del Xúquer
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