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| Lake name: | Vega de Jabalón | Country: | Spain | GIG Region: | Med |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIG Type: | LM8 | Lake code: | SP4045 | Altitude(m a.s.l.): | 635 |
| Area (km²): | 6.46 | Mean depth (m): | 5.2 | Mixing regime: | ---- |
| Alkalinity (m eq/l): | 2.6 | Retention time (yr): | ---- | Chlorophyll a (µg/l): | 35.4 |
| Total phosphorus (µg/l): | 90 | Eutrophication status: | 3 - High | Hydromorphological status: | 3 - High AWB |
Description
This reservoir is on Jabalón river, which is part of the river Guadiana large catchment. It is situated at 635 m a.s.l. in a clay and basalt basin. It was built in 1955 and has a capacity of 33.41x106 m3. It is used for irrigation, and energy production. Fields dedicated to intensive rain-fed agriculture surround the reservoir. In 1998 it was declared fauna reserve. The closest city is Ciudad Real.
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