Water Dam at Almonda River - Almonda, Santarem, Portugal
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member RuiJSDuarte
N 39° 30.279 W 008° 36.906
29S E 533091 N 4372851
A water dam that used to serve the old Renova Factory in Almonda River
Waymark Code: WMCXFH
Location: Santarém, Portugal
Date Posted: 10/23/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member manchanegra
Views: 14

The Almond is a Portuguese river that is born in Serra de Aire 5 km northwest of Torres Novas, on the slope of the Serra de Aire, near Almond, which he named. On its way 30 miles crosses the towns of Torres Novas and Golegã where flows into the right bank of the Tagus River.

The Dam is located right next to the entry to the Cave entrance, house of many prehistoric features.
Waterway where the dam is located: Almonda

Main use of the Water Dam: Hydroelectric Power Production

Material used in the structure: Concrete

Height of Dam: 10 meters, maybe.

Fishing Allowed: no

Motor Sports Allowed: no

Date built: Not listed

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