Mohamed Ben Abdelkrim Al Khattabi
Mohamed Ben Abdelkrim Al Khattabi Dam is located on the Nekor River, 20 km southeast of Al Hoceima. It is the centerpiece of the hydro-agricultural development of the Al Hoceima plain and ensures the drinking water supply for the region.
48 m
Height
11.8
Capacity (Mm³)
68%
Fill Rate
1981
Built In
About This Dam
Mohamed Ben Abdelkrim Al Khattabi Dam is located on the Nekor River, 20 km southeast of Al Hoceima. It is the centerpiece of the hydro-agricultural development of the Al Hoceima plain and ensures the drinking water supply for the region.
Historical Fill Rates
Key Specifications
- Location: Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima · Nearest City: Al Hoceima
- River: Nekor · Basin: Loukkos
- Type: Embankment Dam · Height: 48 m
- Capacity: 11.8 Mm³ · Built In: 1981
- Coordinates: 35.0920°N, 3.8090°W
Purpose
Irrigation
Provides water for agricultural irrigation
Water Supply
Supplies drinking water to cities
Flood Control
Protects downstream areas from flooding
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of Mohamed Ben Abdelkrim Al Khattabi Dam?
Mohamed Ben Abdelkrim Al Khattabi Dam has a total storage capacity of 11.8 million cubic meters (Mm³) and a height of 48 meters. It ranks among Morocco's strategic reservoirs and plays a key role in regional water security.
Where is Mohamed Ben Abdelkrim Al Khattabi Dam located?
Mohamed Ben Abdelkrim Al Khattabi 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 Mohamed Ben Abdelkrim Al Khattabi Dam built?
Mohamed Ben Abdelkrim Al Khattabi Dam was commissioned in 1981. 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 Mohamed Ben Abdelkrim Al Khattabi Dam?
As of the latest update, Mohamed Ben Abdelkrim Al Khattabi Dam holds 8 Mm³ out of a total capacity of 11.8 Mm³, representing a fill rate of 68%. Levels are updated regularly to track seasonal rainfall and water releases.
What is Mohamed Ben Abdelkrim Al Khattabi Dam used for?
Mohamed Ben Abdelkrim Al Khattabi 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 Mohamed Ben Abdelkrim Al Khattabi Dam?
Mohamed Ben Abdelkrim Al Khattabi Dam is built on the Nekor River. The dam captures the river's flow to store water for drinking, irrigation, and flood control.
Current Level
GoodCapacity
8
Mm³
Remaining
3.8
Mm³
Fill Rate
68%
Updated · July 2026
Geography
- Region
- Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima
- Nearest City
- Al Hoceima· 21 km
- Coordinates
- 35.092, -3.809
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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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