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Siles Reservoir
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The Siles reservoir collects the waters of the Guadalimar River, one of the main tributaries of the Guadalquivir. Its construction began in 2007 and ended in 2015, with the aim of regulating the river's flow, reducing the risk of floods, and ensuring resources for the supply and irrigation of the region. The dam, 52 meters high and 271 meters long, can store 30.5 cubic hectometers of water and is one of the most modern hydraulic infrastructures in the province of Jaén.
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Unlike other reservoirs located in large open valleys, Siles adapts perfectly to the mountainous terrain of the Sierra de Segura. Its winding shores, surrounded by pine forests, make it look like a natural lake rather than a large engineering work at many points.
Unlike other reservoirs located in large open valleys, Siles adapts perfectly to the mountainous terrain of the Sierra de Segura. Its winding shores, surrounded by pine forests, make it look like a natural lake rather than a large engineering work at many points.
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Although the dam was completed in 2015, it was the subject of debate for years because the infrastructure needed to fully utilize the stored water took time to develop. In the meantime, the reservoir became a new landscape for the region and an attraction for hikers, cyclists, and nature lovers.
Although the dam was completed in 2015, it was the subject of debate for years because the infrastructure needed to fully utilize the stored water took time to develop. In the meantime, the reservoir became a new landscape for the region and an attraction for hikers, cyclists, and nature lovers.
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Elevation 710 m