Moulay El Hassan Ben El Mehdi
Moulay El Hassan Ben El Mehdi Dam is located 19 km northwest of Tetouan. This 99-meter-high homogeneous embankment dam provides 11 Mm3 per year for the drinking water supply of Tetouan and strengthening irrigation in the Ajras perimeter.
99 m
Height
23.4
Capacity (Mm³)
85%
Fill Rate
2005
Built In
About This Dam
Moulay El Hassan Ben El Mehdi Dam is located 19 km northwest of Tetouan. This 99-meter-high homogeneous embankment dam provides 11 Mm3 per year for the drinking water supply of Tetouan and strengthening irrigation in the Ajras perimeter.
Historical Fill Rates
Key Specifications
- Location: Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima · Nearest City: Tetouan
- River: Raouz · Basin: Loukkos
- Type: Earthfill Dam · Height: 99 m
- Capacity: 23.4 Mm³ · Built In: 2005
- Coordinates: 35.6400°N, 5.4500°W
Purpose
Water Supply
Supplies drinking water to cities
Irrigation
Provides water for agricultural irrigation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of Moulay El Hassan Ben El Mehdi Dam?
Moulay El Hassan Ben El Mehdi Dam has a total storage capacity of 23.4 million cubic meters (Mm³) and a height of 99 meters. It ranks among Morocco's strategic reservoirs and plays a key role in regional water security.
Where is Moulay El Hassan Ben El Mehdi Dam located?
Moulay El Hassan Ben El Mehdi Dam is located in the loukkos river basin in Morocco. It is part of the national network of large dams managed by Morocco's hydraulic authorities.
When was Moulay El Hassan Ben El Mehdi Dam built?
Moulay El Hassan Ben El Mehdi Dam was commissioned in 2005. It forms part of Morocco's ongoing national dam-building program, which has expanded significantly since the 1960s.
What is the current water level at Moulay El Hassan Ben El Mehdi Dam?
As of the latest update, Moulay El Hassan Ben El Mehdi Dam holds 19.9 Mm³ out of a total capacity of 23.4 Mm³, representing a fill rate of 85%. Levels are updated regularly to track seasonal rainfall and water releases.
What is Moulay El Hassan Ben El Mehdi Dam used for?
Moulay El Hassan Ben El Mehdi Dam serves several purposes: supplying drinking water to nearby cities, irrigating agricultural land, regulating floods to protect downstream areas, and supporting regional water management.
Which river feeds Moulay El Hassan Ben El Mehdi Dam?
Moulay El Hassan Ben El Mehdi Dam is built on the Raouz River. The dam captures the river's flow to store water for drinking, irrigation, and flood control.
Current Level
FullCapacity
20
Mm³
Remaining
3.4
Mm³
Fill Rate
85%
Updated · July 2026
Geography
- Region
- Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima
- Nearest City
- Tetouan· 10 km
- Coordinates
- 35.640, -5.450
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