Asfalou
Asfalou Dam is a 112-meter-high arch dam on the Asfalou River, a tributary of the Ouergha. It supports irrigation development in the Ouergha basin and reduces the siltation risk for the Al Wahda Dam downstream.
112 m
Height
281.7
Capacity (Mm³)
85%
Fill Rate
6
Hydroelectric (MW)
2000
Built In
About This Dam
Asfalou Dam is a 112-meter-high arch dam on the Asfalou River, a tributary of the Ouergha. It supports irrigation development in the Ouergha basin and reduces the siltation risk for the Al Wahda Dam downstream.
Historical Fill Rates
Key Specifications
- Location: Fès-Meknès · Nearest City: Taounate
- River: Asfalou · Basin: Sebou
- Type: Arch Dam · Height: 112 m
- Capacity: 281.7 Mm³ · Built In: 2000
- Hydroelectric: 6 MW
- Coordinates: 34.6560°N, 4.1690°W
Purpose
Irrigation
Provides water for agricultural irrigation
Hydroelectric
Generates renewable hydroelectric power
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of Asfalou Dam?
Asfalou Dam has a total storage capacity of 281.7 million cubic meters (Mm³) and a height of 112 meters. It ranks among Morocco's strategic reservoirs and plays a key role in regional water security.
Where is Asfalou Dam located?
Asfalou Dam is located in the sebou river basin in Morocco. It is part of the national network of large dams managed by Morocco's hydraulic authorities.
When was Asfalou Dam built?
Asfalou Dam was commissioned in 2000. 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 Asfalou Dam?
As of the latest update, Asfalou Dam holds 239.4 Mm³ out of a total capacity of 281.7 Mm³, representing a fill rate of 85%. Levels are updated regularly to track seasonal rainfall and water releases.
What is Asfalou Dam used for?
Asfalou 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 Asfalou Dam?
Asfalou Dam is built on the Asfalou River. The dam captures the river's flow to store water for drinking, irrigation, and flood control.
Current Level
FullCapacity
239
Mm³
Remaining
42.7
Mm³
Fill Rate
85%
Updated · July 2026
Al Wahda
Largest dam in Morocco and second in Africa, protecting the Sebou basin from floods and irrigating the Gharb plains.
FullCapacity
3,522.3
Height
88m
Built In
1997
Idriss 1er
One of Morocco's oldest major dams, supplying drinking water to Fez and Meknes and irrigating the Saïss plain.
FullCapacity
1,129.6
Height
72m
Built In
1973
Allal El Fassi
Allal El Fassi Dam is primarily dedicated to hydroelectric production. Located on the Sebou River, it is part of the Sebou basin hydraulic complex and significantly contributes to the country's renewable energy production.
FullCapacity
63.7
Height
62m
Built In
1991