Alcantarilla Dam
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The Alcantarilla Dam is a ruined Roman gravity dam in Mazarambroz, Toledo province, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, dating to the 2nd century BC.[2] The toponym "Alcantarilla" means conduit and is of Arabic origin:[3] the Latin name is unknown.[1]
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Alcantarilla Dam | |
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Location | Toledo province, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain |
Coordinates | 39°39′36″N 4°3′28″W |
Opening date | 1st century |
Dam and spillways | |
Impounds | Guajaraz (Tajo basin)[1] |
Height | 20 m (66 ft) |
Length | >800 m (2,600 ft) |
Width (base) | 4 m (13 ft)? |
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The dam is believed to be the oldest dam in Spain, and is possibly the oldest known Roman dam. It was 20 metres (66 ft) high and at least 550 metres (1,800 ft) long.[2] The dam and reservoir were part of the water supply system of the city of Toletum (Toledo). They were constructed on a tributary of the River Tagus. The water was conveyed to the city by an aqueduct which passed through Layos.