Infrastructure

Llesp reservoir

Built in 1953 by the Empresa Nacional Hidroeléctrica del Ribagorzana (ENHER), the Cardet or Llesp gravity dam is situated near the villages of Durro and Barruera (Lleida). It stores water from the River Noguera de Tor, which forms part of the Ebro river basin, and regulates its flow through a system of sluice gates.

Linked to the reservoir is the Llesp hydroelectric power station, which began operating two years later, in 1955. The plant has two turbines that harness a 142-metre head to generate electricity.

The beauty of the reservoir’s surroundings can be enjoyed from the viewing point next to the dam; from there, you can see the Salencar de Llesp, a wetland that forms part of the Natura 2000 network and serves as a stopover for migratory birds, and the mountains of the Aigüestortes and Estany de Sant Maurici National Park.

The reservoir is also home to a large population of trout, making it a popular fishing spot.