Aoulouz
Aoulouz Dam is built on the Souss River in the province of Taroudant. It contributes to the recharge of the Souss water table and irrigation of the agricultural plain.
79 m
Height
89
Capacity (Mm³)
78%
Fill Rate
1991
Built In
About This Dam
Aoulouz Dam is built on the Souss River in the province of Taroudant. It contributes to the recharge of the Souss water table and irrigation of the agricultural plain.
Morocco's first large BCR dam (1991)
Historical Fill Rates
Key Specifications
- Location: Souss-Massa · Nearest City: Taroudant
- River: Souss · Basin: Souss-Massa
- Type: Concrete Gravity Dam · Height: 79 m
- Capacity: 89 Mm³ · Built In: 1991
- Coordinates: 30.7040°N, 8.1070°W
Purpose
Irrigation
Provides water for agricultural irrigation
Water Supply
Supplies drinking water to cities
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of Aoulouz Dam?
Aoulouz Dam has a total storage capacity of 89 million cubic meters (Mm³) and a height of 79 meters. It ranks among Morocco's strategic reservoirs and plays a key role in regional water security.
Where is Aoulouz Dam located?
Aoulouz Dam is located in the souss-massa river basin in Morocco. It is part of the national network of large dams managed by Morocco's hydraulic authorities.
When was Aoulouz Dam built?
Aoulouz Dam was commissioned in 1991. 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 Aoulouz Dam?
As of the latest update, Aoulouz Dam holds 69.4 Mm³ out of a total capacity of 89 Mm³, representing a fill rate of 78%. Levels are updated regularly to track seasonal rainfall and water releases.
What is Aoulouz Dam used for?
Aoulouz 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 Aoulouz Dam?
Aoulouz Dam is built on the Souss River. The dam captures the river's flow to store water for drinking, irrigation, and flood control.
Current Level
GoodCapacity
69
Mm³
Remaining
20
Mm³
Fill Rate
78%
Updated · July 2026
Abdelmoumen
94 m gravity dam supplying Agadir, being transformed into a 350 MW pumped-storage hydroelectric plant.
LowCapacity
198.4
Height
94m
Built In
1981
Youssef Ben Tachfine
Named after the Almoravid dynasty founder, irrigating the fertile Chtouka plains.
ModerateCapacity
298.9
Height
80m
Built In
1972
Mokhtar Soussi
Mokhtar Soussi Dam is located 100 km east of Taroudant on the Aouzioua River. It protects the Sebt El Guerdane-Oulad Teima agricultural zone and transfers water via a 90 km canal to Aoulouz Dam. An elevation project will increase its capacity to 281 Mm3.
CriticalCapacity
39.8
Height
62m
Built In
2002