It is located in the parish of Trasona, in the municipality of Corvera de Asturias.

Its construction was finished in 1957, with the aim of supply water to the steel plant located in Avilés and to the population of the zone.

Near the reservoir are located sporting facilities for canoeing.

This facilities were improved in 2010 for hosting the Canoe Sprint European Championships.

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