San Jerónimo Dam

San Jerónimo Dam
Location of San Jerónimo Dam in Mexico
Official name Presa San Jerónimo
Location San Jerónimo, Jalisco, Mexico
Coordinates 20°23′59″N 103°59′13″W / 20.39972°N 103.98694°W / 20.39972; -103.98694Coordinates: 20°23′59″N 103°59′13″W / 20.39972°N 103.98694°W / 20.39972; -103.98694
Construction began 2008
Opening date February 10, 2009
Construction cost 8,461,000 pesos
Operator(s) San Martín de Hidalgo
Dam and spillways
Impounds Arroyo Las Minas
Website
http://app.jalisco.gob.mx/

The San Jerónimo Dam (Spanish: Presa San Jerónimo) is a dam located near the hill of La Tecolota in the town of San Jerónimo, Jalisco, Mexico. The dam was built at a cost of 8,461,000; it was inaugurated on February 10, 2009 by the state governor Emilio González Márquez.[1]

Cause of construction

The dam was built to relieve the serious problem of the community's need of public water. The dam is planned to supply water for the approximately 700 homes in the community. The dam will also seek to promote aquaculture, tourism, and environmental care which may trigger the economic development of the residents.

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