9 Avril 1947
9 Avril 1947 Dam is located on the Hachef River, 30 km south of Tangier. It is the main source of drinking water supply for the city of Tangier and its region.
52 m
Height
300
Capacity (Mm³)
73%
Fill Rate
1995
Built In
About This Dam
9 Avril 1947 Dam is located on the Hachef River, 30 km south of Tangier. It is the main source of drinking water supply for the city of Tangier and its region.
Historical Fill Rates
Key Specifications
- Location: Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima · Nearest City: Asilah
- River: Hachef · Basin: Loukkos
- Type: Earthfill Dam · Height: 52 m
- Capacity: 300 Mm³ · Built In: 1995
- Coordinates: 35.5500°N, 5.8000°W
Purpose
Water Supply
Supplies drinking water to cities
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of 9 Avril 1947 Dam?
9 Avril 1947 Dam has a total storage capacity of 300 million cubic meters (Mm³) and a height of 52 meters. It ranks among Morocco's strategic reservoirs and plays a key role in regional water security.
Where is 9 Avril 1947 Dam located?
9 Avril 1947 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 9 Avril 1947 Dam built?
9 Avril 1947 Dam was commissioned in 1995. 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 9 Avril 1947 Dam?
As of the latest update, 9 Avril 1947 Dam holds 219 Mm³ out of a total capacity of 300 Mm³, representing a fill rate of 73%. Levels are updated regularly to track seasonal rainfall and water releases.
What is 9 Avril 1947 Dam used for?
9 Avril 1947 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 9 Avril 1947 Dam?
9 Avril 1947 Dam is built on the Hachef River. The dam captures the river's flow to store water for drinking, irrigation, and flood control.
Current Level
GoodCapacity
219
Mm³
Remaining
81
Mm³
Fill Rate
73%
Updated · July 2026
Geography
- Region
- Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima
- Nearest City
- Asilah· 23 km
- Coordinates
- 35.550, -5.800
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Height
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Built In
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Height
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Height
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