The Montejaque dam, which reached its maximum level during the storms in February, is now in a very different state, completely dry. In light of this, the competent administrations are studying the necessary actions to prepare the infrastructure for future storms.
Endesa, which retains the concession for the land despite an administrative termination process being open, has highlighted its "coordinated and permanent" work with other administrations. The electricity company is analyzing the dam to propose short and medium-term solutions that will guarantee the safety of the infrastructure and its surroundings, preparing it for potential water surges.
During the last rainfall event, the dam kept residents of Benaoján, Jimera de Líbar, and Cortes de la Frontera on edge, as they had to be evacuated due to the risk of overflow. Ultimately, the dam discharged water through its spillways in a controlled manner. Subsequently, the water has been lost through the area's karst soil.
The mayor of Montejaque, Diego Sánchez, indicated that the Junta and the owning company are managing the situation, stating that the local council has received an emergency works order but does not have the full file at hand.
