Injil
Injil Dam is in Boulemane Province on a tributary of the Oued Guigou in the Moulouya basin. It serves irrigation and water supply for the region.
30 m
Height
12.6
Capacity (Mm³)
55%
Fill Rate
1998
Built In
About This Dam
Injil Dam is in Boulemane Province on a tributary of the Oued Guigou in the Moulouya basin. It serves irrigation and water supply for the region.
Key Specifications
- Location: Fès-Meknès · Nearest City: Boulemane
- River: Guigou · Basin: Moulouya
- Type: Earthfill Dam · Height: 30 m
- Capacity: 12.6 Mm³ · Built In: 1998
- Coordinates: 33.3400°N, 4.7000°W
Purpose
Irrigation
Provides water for agricultural irrigation
Water Supply
Supplies drinking water to cities
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of Injil Dam?
Injil Dam has a total storage capacity of 12.6 million cubic meters (Mm³) and a height of 30 meters. It ranks among Morocco's strategic reservoirs and plays a key role in regional water security.
Where is Injil Dam located?
Injil Dam is located in the moulouya river basin in Morocco. It is part of the national network of large dams managed by Morocco's hydraulic authorities.
When was Injil Dam built?
Injil Dam was commissioned in 1998. 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 Injil Dam?
As of the latest update, Injil Dam holds 6.9 Mm³ out of a total capacity of 12.6 Mm³, representing a fill rate of 55%. Levels are updated regularly to track seasonal rainfall and water releases.
What is Injil Dam used for?
Injil 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 Injil Dam?
Injil Dam is built on the Guigou River. The dam captures the river's flow to store water for drinking, irrigation, and flood control.
Current Level
ModerateCapacity
7
Mm³
Remaining
5.6
Mm³
Fill Rate
55%
Updated · July 2026
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First major dam on the Moulouya River, currently being raised to reach 1 billion m³ capacity.
ModerateCapacity
239
Height
64m
Built In
1967
Hassan II
Hassan II Dam is located on the Oued Za, a tributary of the Moulouya. Completed in 2005, it regulates the waters of the upper basin and secures the water supply for the eastern region.
ModerateCapacity
392.3
Height
83m
Built In
2005
Mechra Homadi
Mechra Homadi Dam is a historic dam on the Moulouya, built in the 1950s. It serves the irrigated areas of the lower Moulouya and complements the hydraulic system of the eastern basin.
GoodCapacity
8.1
Height
57m
Built In
1955