La Yesca Dam, Mexico
From series “The Most Impressive Dams on Earth”Year: 2012. Lenght: 628 m. Height: 220 m.
La Yesca Dam is a world known dam in Mexico. It has begun to work only in 2012. The 220 meters high dam has been built for 5 years. La Yesca Dam is a 628 meters long rock-fill dam with a solid concrete pavement. The dam is located on the Santiago River near Guadalajara. Today it is quite popular touristic place of interest.
This power station is one of the leading in the whole world. It has two all-powerful turbine-generators. Travellers, who want to see the large and incredible dam, can also walk in beautiful natural places. Shores of the Santiago River are rich in fauna and flora. 
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Useful staff nearby
ATM bankomat: 'HSBC' located in 33 km (
check the route on the map).
check the route on the map).
Fuel station: 'La Saeta Del Silencii' in 22 km
Supermarket: 'Panadería (Gachupines Patrimonio Cult Inmat. Mpal)' in 15 km
Parking: 'Mi Bodega Aurrerá Parking Lot' in 34 km
Apotheek: 'Heca Farmacéutico' in 20 km
Police station: 'policia' in 34 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Super Verde, tienda orgánica' in 15 km
Railway station: 'estacion de tren' in 35 km
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