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Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Watery Wednesday: Dumacaa dam

Dumacaa dam was constructed in 1957 and is one of the critical watersheds supporting irrigation system of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA). It is a major source of water for irrigation of 1,721 farmers located in the towns of Tayabas and Pagbilao, and Lucena City. (Source: DENR)

So this is what the dam looks like at daylight! My friends and I crossed this dam around 9 pm the night before with only a flashlight. It was pitch-dark as there is no electricity in this area. And I probably looked silly with a pillow under my arm as I walked blindly on rocks and water. As Franzia would put it, we were guided by the stars! We stayed in a tenant's house beside the river, there are no neighbors at a shouting distance. Harvey made a bonfire and us girls star-gazed and drank tequila while I was telling them scary stories.:D

This dam is located in Tayabas, Quezon province.

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11 comments:

  1. CarlettaMarch 11, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    Wonderful pics!
    We have many of these here on one particular river. Here it is called a low dam.
    I love the reflection in the second image.
    No way would I cross with a flashlight. You were more than brave!

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  2. Strawberry Jam AnneMarch 11, 2009 at 2:28 PM

    Hi - sounds like you had a great night. I remember being told scary stories! Love the photos too especially the middle one with all the trees. A

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  3. TaraMarch 11, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    These are great shots. My mom used to work with NIA and travels a lot during dam constructions for approval. This one's quite bigger than those around here that I've seen. Thanks for the visit. I'm sure you enjoyed your Bohol trip.

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  4. MarizMarch 11, 2009 at 6:58 PM

    Great shots. The third one is my favorite, loving that tree on the foreground. Yup, Quezon is such a nice place.

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  5. LinneaMarch 11, 2009 at 9:57 PM

    You had quite an adventure that night! Great dam and I love how green and tropical your vegetation is. Enjoy WW and hi from California...

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  6. Caprice-March 11, 2009 at 10:28 PM

    Nice photos. It seems foggy or hazy but it gives the pictures a nice softness. Sounds like it was a fun overnighter.
    Caprice

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  7. floretaMarch 11, 2009 at 10:37 PM

    i love how green all the plants are.

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  8. AnonymousMarch 12, 2009 at 12:33 AM

    What a stunning shots.Beautiful photos.

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  9. JonJon RosaleenMarch 12, 2009 at 5:15 AM

    Enjoyed these shots. Very calm.
    Have a wonderful week!

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  10. Dennis VillegasMarch 12, 2009 at 8:49 AM

    Wow thanks for the tour, I didn't know this dam. The place looks so peaceful and beautiful!

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  11. escapeMarch 13, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    i like the first photo. ganda ng kuha sa taas.

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