The San Jerónimo Dam ( es, Presa San Jerónimo) is a

dam A dam is a barrier that stops or restricts the flow of surface water or underground streams. Reservoirs created by dams not only suppress floods but also provide water for activities such as irrigation, human consumption, industrial use, a ...

located near the hill of La Tecolota in the town of San Jerónimo,

Jalisco Jalisco (, , ; Nahuatl: Xalixco), officially the Free and Sovereign State of Jalisco ( es, Estado Libre y Soberano de Jalisco ; Nahuatl: Tlahtohcayotl Xalixco), is one of the 31 states which, along with Mexico City, comprise the 32 Federal En ...

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. 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 Emilio González Márquez (born 12 November 1960 in Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco) is a Mexican politician affiliated with the National Action Party (PAN). He served as Governor of Jalisco. Political career González was an active member of the ...

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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SEDER entrega presa para uso doméstico en San Martín Hidalgo
{{DEFAULTSORT:Presa San Jeronimo Dams in Mexico Dams completed in 2009