Imfout
Imfout Dam is a historic gravity dam built between 1939 and 1944 on the Oum Er-Rbia. Downstream of Al Massira Dam, it feeds a 96,000-hectare irrigation perimeter in Doukkala-Abda through a 17 km gallery.
50 m
Height
9.4
Capacity (Mm³)
72%
Fill Rate
10
Hydroelectric (MW)
1944
Built In
About This Dam
Imfout Dam is a historic gravity dam built between 1939 and 1944 on the Oum Er-Rbia. Downstream of Al Massira Dam, it feeds a 96,000-hectare irrigation perimeter in Doukkala-Abda through a 17 km gallery.
Historical Fill Rates
Key Specifications
- Location: Casablanca-Settat · Nearest City: Settat
- River: Oum Er-Rbia · Basin: Oum Er-Rbia
- Type: Gravity Dam · Height: 50 m
- Capacity: 9.4 Mm³ · Built In: 1944
- Hydroelectric: 10 MW
- Coordinates: 32.7250°N, 7.9270°W
Purpose
Irrigation
Provides water for agricultural irrigation
Hydroelectric
Generates renewable hydroelectric power
Water Supply
Supplies drinking water to cities
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of Imfout Dam?
Imfout Dam has a total storage capacity of 9.4 million cubic meters (Mm³) and a height of 50 meters. It ranks among Morocco's strategic reservoirs and plays a key role in regional water security.
Where is Imfout Dam located?
Imfout 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 Imfout Dam built?
Imfout Dam was commissioned in 1944. 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 Imfout Dam?
As of the latest update, Imfout Dam holds 6.8 Mm³ out of a total capacity of 9.4 Mm³, representing a fill rate of 72%. Levels are updated regularly to track seasonal rainfall and water releases.
What is Imfout Dam used for?
Imfout 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 Imfout Dam?
Imfout 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
7
Mm³
Remaining
2.4
Mm³
Fill Rate
72%
Updated · July 2026
Geography
- Region
- Casablanca-Settat
- Nearest City
- Settat· 42 km
- Coordinates
- 32.725, -7.927
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