Agdez
Agdez Dam is a large 110 m roller-compacted concrete dam on the Oued Draa in Zagora Province. Operational since 2022, it provides drinking water to Zagora, oasis irrigation, and electricity generation.
110 m
Height
244.7
Capacity (Mm³)
35%
Fill Rate
19
Hydroelectric (MW)
2022
Built In
About This Dam
Agdez Dam is a large 110 m roller-compacted concrete dam on the Oued Draa in Zagora Province. Operational since 2022, it provides drinking water to Zagora, oasis irrigation, and electricity generation.
Historical Fill Rates
Key Specifications
- Location: Drâa-Tafilalet · Nearest City: Ouarzazate
- River: Draa · Basin: Draa
- Type: Concrete Gravity Dam · Height: 110 m
- Capacity: 244.7 Mm³ · Built In: 2022
- Hydroelectric: 19 MW
- Builder: STAM
- Coordinates: 30.7200°N, 6.4200°W
Purpose
Water Supply
Supplies drinking water to cities
Irrigation
Provides water for agricultural irrigation
Flood Control
Protects downstream areas from flooding
Hydroelectric
Generates renewable hydroelectric power
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of Agdez Dam?
Agdez Dam has a total storage capacity of 244.7 million cubic meters (Mm³) and a height of 110 meters. It ranks among Morocco's strategic reservoirs and plays a key role in regional water security.
Where is Agdez Dam located?
Agdez Dam is located in the draa river basin in Morocco. It is part of the national network of large dams managed by Morocco's hydraulic authorities.
When was Agdez Dam built?
Agdez Dam was commissioned in 2022. 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 Agdez Dam?
As of the latest update, Agdez Dam holds 85.6 Mm³ out of a total capacity of 244.7 Mm³, representing a fill rate of 35%. Levels are updated regularly to track seasonal rainfall and water releases.
What is Agdez Dam used for?
Agdez 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 Agdez Dam?
Agdez Dam is built on the Draa River. The dam captures the river's flow to store water for drinking, irrigation, and flood control.
Current Level
LowCapacity
86
Mm³
Remaining
158.7
Mm³
Fill Rate
35%
Updated · July 2026
Geography
- Region
- Drâa-Tafilalet
- Nearest City
- Ouarzazate· 50 km
- Coordinates
- 30.720, -6.420
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Height
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Built In
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Height
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Built In
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