Daourat
Daourat Dam is one of the oldest in the Oum Er-Rbia basin. Built in 1950, it is located downstream and contributes to water supply and hydroelectric power production for the Doukkala and El Jadida regions.
21 m
Height
6.8
Capacity (Mm³)
77%
Fill Rate
3
Hydroelectric (MW)
1950
Built In
About This Dam
Daourat Dam is one of the oldest in the Oum Er-Rbia basin. Built in 1950, it is located downstream and contributes to water supply and hydroelectric power production for the Doukkala and El Jadida regions.
Historical Fill Rates
Key Specifications
- Location: Casablanca-Settat · Nearest City: Settat
- River: Oum Er-Rbia · Basin: Oum Er-Rbia
- Type: Gravity Dam · Height: 21 m
- Capacity: 6.8 Mm³ · Built In: 1950
- Hydroelectric: 3 MW
- Builder: Énergie Électrique du Maroc
- Coordinates: 32.9300°N, 8.0500°W
Purpose
Water Supply
Supplies drinking water to cities
Hydroelectric
Generates renewable hydroelectric power
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of Daourat Dam?
Daourat Dam has a total storage capacity of 6.8 million cubic meters (Mm³) and a height of 21 meters. It ranks among Morocco's strategic reservoirs and plays a key role in regional water security.
Where is Daourat Dam located?
Daourat Dam is located in the oum-er-rbia river basin in Morocco. It is part of the national network of large dams managed by Morocco's hydraulic authorities.
When was Daourat Dam built?
Daourat Dam was commissioned in 1950. 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 Daourat Dam?
As of the latest update, Daourat Dam holds 5.2 Mm³ out of a total capacity of 6.8 Mm³, representing a fill rate of 77%. Levels are updated regularly to track seasonal rainfall and water releases.
What is Daourat Dam used for?
Daourat 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 Daourat Dam?
Daourat Dam is built on the Oum Er-Rbia River. The dam captures the river's flow to store water for drinking, irrigation, and flood control.
Current Level
GoodCapacity
5
Mm³
Remaining
1.8
Mm³
Fill Rate
77%
Updated · July 2026
Geography
- Region
- Casablanca-Settat
- Nearest City
- Settat· 41 km
- Coordinates
- 32.930, -8.050
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