Tominé Reservoir

The Tominé Reservoir is a reservoir in northern Cundinamarca, Colombia about north of Bogotá. It is long and wide, and when completely filled reaches a maximum depth of. Its objectives are to control water levels for hydroelectric plants in the region and supply drinking water to Bogotá. It is adjacent to the municipalities of Sesquilé and Guatavita.

History

The reservoir was completed in 1967. The town of Guatavita was intentionally flooded for the construction and functioning of the reservoir. Guatavita was rebuilt on higher grounds. Today, Tominé hosts water sports and other water-related events. The reservoir, the biggest on the Bogotá savanna, is seven times larger than the Neusa and Sisga Reservoirs. At lowstand lake levels, the top of the tower of the old obelisk of Guatavita is visible above the water level.