Imi El Kheng
Imi El Kheng Dam is a roller-compacted concrete dam in Taroudant Province on the Oued Talekjounte, near Oulad Berhil in the Souss valley.
35 m
Height
9.8
Capacity (Mm³)
46%
Fill Rate
1993
Built In
About This Dam
Imi El Kheng Dam is a roller-compacted concrete dam in Taroudant Province on the Oued Talekjounte, near Oulad Berhil in the Souss valley.
Historical Fill Rates
Key Specifications
- Location: Souss-Massa · Nearest City: Taroudant
- River: Talekjounte · Basin: Souss-Massa
- Type: Concrete Gravity Dam · Height: 35 m
- Capacity: 9.8 Mm³ · Built In: 1993
- Coordinates: 30.6670°N, 8.5320°W
Purpose
Irrigation
Provides water for agricultural irrigation
Water Supply
Supplies drinking water to cities
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of Imi El Kheng Dam?
Imi El Kheng Dam has a total storage capacity of 9.8 million cubic meters (Mm³) and a height of 35 meters. It ranks among Morocco's strategic reservoirs and plays a key role in regional water security.
Where is Imi El Kheng Dam located?
Imi El Kheng 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 Imi El Kheng Dam built?
Imi El Kheng Dam was commissioned in 1993. 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 Imi El Kheng Dam?
As of the latest update, Imi El Kheng Dam holds 4.5 Mm³ out of a total capacity of 9.8 Mm³, representing a fill rate of 46%. Levels are updated regularly to track seasonal rainfall and water releases.
What is Imi El Kheng Dam used for?
Imi El Kheng 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 Imi El Kheng Dam?
Imi El Kheng Dam is built on the Talekjounte River. The dam captures the river's flow to store water for drinking, irrigation, and flood control.
Current Level
ModerateCapacity
5
Mm³
Remaining
4.8
Mm³
Fill Rate
46%
Updated · July 2026
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