The dam, which was inaugurated in 1749, was built to create a reservoir to provide the city with a constant supply of water. Every year on the first Monday in July, the dam's floodgates are opened as part of a yearly festival (in Spanish: Apertura de la Presa).
Built in 1749, the dam serves as a reservoir to ensure a steady water supply for the city. Every July first Monday, the dam's floodgates are opened as part of an annual event (in Spanish: Opening of the Dam).