El Burguillo Reservoir

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.

El Burguillo Reservoir
View of the reservoir
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Country	Spain
Location	Province of Ávila
Coordinates	40°25′29″N 4°33′59″W
Status	Operational
Opening date	January 1, 1913 (1913-01-01)
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)

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. 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

• Burguillo Reservoir Arch Bridge