Construction cost 8,461,000 pesos Opened 10 February 2009 Construction began 2008 | Opening date February 10, 2009 Impounds Arroyo Las Minas Impound Las Minas Creek | |
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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.
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Map of San Jer%C3%B3nimo Dam, Jalisco, Mexico
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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