Kharroub
Kharroub Dam is a large dam on the Oued Kharroub, 45 km south of Tangier. It strengthens drinking water supply for the Tangier-Tetouan region with a regularized annual volume of 40 Mm³.
55 m
Height
188.7
Capacity (Mm³)
93%
Fill Rate
2020
Built In
About This Dam
Kharroub Dam is a large dam on the Oued Kharroub, 45 km south of Tangier. It strengthens drinking water supply for the Tangier-Tetouan region with a regularized annual volume of 40 Mm³.
Historical Fill Rates
Key Specifications
- Location: Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima · Nearest City: Asilah
- River: Kharroub · Basin: Loukkos
- Type: Earthfill Dam · Height: 55 m
- Capacity: 188.7 Mm³ · Built In: 2020
- Builder: Société d'Entreprise Houar
- Coordinates: 35.5300°N, 5.8800°W
Purpose
Water Supply
Supplies drinking water to cities
Irrigation
Provides water for agricultural irrigation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of Kharroub Dam?
Kharroub Dam has a total storage capacity of 188.7 million cubic meters (Mm³) and a height of 55 meters. It ranks among Morocco's strategic reservoirs and plays a key role in regional water security.
Where is Kharroub Dam located?
Kharroub Dam is located in the loukkos river basin in Morocco. It is part of the national network of large dams managed by Morocco's hydraulic authorities.
When was Kharroub Dam built?
Kharroub Dam was commissioned in 2020. 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 Kharroub Dam?
As of the latest update, Kharroub Dam holds 175.5 Mm³ out of a total capacity of 188.7 Mm³, representing a fill rate of 93%. Levels are updated regularly to track seasonal rainfall and water releases.
What is Kharroub Dam used for?
Kharroub 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 Kharroub Dam?
Kharroub Dam is built on the Kharroub River. The dam captures the river's flow to store water for drinking, irrigation, and flood control.
Current Level
FullCapacity
175
Mm³
Remaining
13.7
Mm³
Fill Rate
93%
Updated · July 2026
Geography
- Region
- Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima
- Nearest City
- Asilah· 16 km
- Coordinates
- 35.530, -5.880
Oued El Makhazine
Named after the Battle of the Three Kings (1578), protecting the fertile Loukkos plain.
FullCapacity
672.9
Height
67m
Built In
1979
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GoodCapacity
300
Height
52m
Built In
1995
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GoodCapacity
29.1
Height
34m
Built In
1977