San Jerónimo Dam

20°23′59″N 103°59′13″W / 20.39972°N 103.98694°W / 20.39972; -103.98694Construction began2008Opening dateFebruary 10, 2009Construction cost8,461,000 pesosOperator(s)San Martín de HidalgoDam and spillwaysImpoundsArroyo Las MinasWebsite
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.

References

External links

• SEDER entrega presa para uso doméstico en San Martín Hidalgo