Jalaur Dam
| Jalaur Dam | |
|---|---|
Jalaur Dam Location in Visayas Jalaur Dam Location in the Philippines | |
| Official name | Jalaur River Multi-Purpose Project Stage II |
| Location | Calinog, Iloilo, Philippines |
| Coordinates | 11°10′23″N 122°27′38″E / 11.17306°N 122.46056°E |
| Construction began | February 2019 |
| Opening date | July 16, 2025 |
| Construction cost | Php 19,000,000,000 |
| Operator | National Irrigation Administration |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Impounds | Jalaur River |
| Height | 109 m (358 ft) |
| Length | 267 m (876 ft) |
| Spillways | 1 |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Jalaur Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 250.7×106 m3 (8.85×109 cu ft) with no sedimentation |
| Catchment area | 107 km2 (41 sq mi) |
| Power Station | |
| Installed capacity | 6.6 mW projected |
| Website https://jrmp.nia.gov.ph/ | |
The Jalaur Dam or more formally known as the Jalaur River Multi-Purpose Project Stage II (JRMP II) located in the municipality of Calinog, Iloilo, is the first major water reservoir developed in the Visayas and Mindanao. It also serves as the National Irrigation Administration's flagship initiative in Western Visayas.
The project is designed to promote inclusive growth by utilizing the Jalaur River for a range of purposes while keeping environmental and community impacts to a minimum. Its key benefits include year-round irrigation, bulk water supply, hydropower generation, and opportunities for eco-tourism, among others. The project will support several areas, including the municipalities of Calinog, Lambunao, Badiangan, Janiuay, Cabatuan, Santa Barbara, Pavia, Alimodian, Leon, San Miguel, Oton, Tigbauan, Dueñas, San Enrique, Anilao, Dingle, Barotac Nuevo, Dumangas, Mina, New Lucena, Pototan, Zarraga, Leganes, as well as Passi City and Iloilo City.