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]

San Jerónimo Dam
San Jerónimo Dam is located in Mexico
San Jerónimo Dam
Location of San Jerónimo Dam in Mexico
Official namePresa San Jerónimo
LocationSan Jerónimo, Jalisco, Mexico
Coordinates20°23′59″N 103°59′13″W / 20.39972°N 103.98694°W / 20.39972; -103.98694
Construction began2008
Opening dateFebruary 10, 2009
Construction cost8,461,000 pesos
Operator(s)San Martín de Hidalgo
Dam and spillways
ImpoundsArroyo Las Minas
Website
http://app.jalisco.gob.mx/

Cause of construction

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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

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  1. ^ "02/10/2009.- SEDER entrega presa para uso doméstico en San Martín Hidalgo". Comunicacion Social.
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