Mohammed V
First major dam on the Moulouya River, currently being raised to reach 1 billion m³ capacity.
64 m
Height
239
Capacity (Mm³)
43%
Fill Rate
12
Hydroelectric (MW)
1967
Built In
About This Dam
Built between 1960 and 1967, Mohammed V Dam is the first major structure on the Moulouya, Morocco's longest river (520 km). This 64 m arch-gravity dam in Nador Province irrigates 60,000 hectares in the Bou Areg and Triffa plains. Its original 730 million m³ capacity has been reduced to 165 million by siltation. A major raising project, 69% complete in 2026, will add 12 m of height to bring capacity to approximately 1 billion m³, transforming the Oriental region's water infrastructure.
Morocco's first major post-independence dam (1967)
Historical Fill Rates
Key Specifications
- Location: Oriental · Nearest City: Taourirt
- River: Moulouya · Basin: Moulouya
- Type: Earthfill Dam · Height: 64 m
- Capacity: 239 Mm³ · Built In: 1967
- Hydroelectric: 12 MW
- Coordinates: 34.6630°N, 2.9380°W
Purpose
Irrigation
Provides water for agricultural irrigation
Flood Control
Protects downstream areas from flooding
Hydroelectric
Generates renewable hydroelectric power
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of Mohammed V Dam?
Mohammed V Dam has a total storage capacity of 239 million cubic meters (Mm³) and a height of 64 meters. It ranks among Morocco's strategic reservoirs and plays a key role in regional water security.
Where is Mohammed V Dam located?
Mohammed V 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 Mohammed V Dam built?
Mohammed V Dam was commissioned in 1967. 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 Mohammed V Dam?
As of the latest update, Mohammed V Dam holds 102.8 Mm³ out of a total capacity of 239 Mm³, representing a fill rate of 43%. Levels are updated regularly to track seasonal rainfall and water releases.
What is Mohammed V Dam used for?
Mohammed V 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 Mohammed V Dam?
Mohammed V Dam is built on the Moulouya River. The dam captures the river's flow to store water for drinking, irrigation, and flood control.
Current Level
ModerateCapacity
103
Mm³
Remaining
136
Mm³
Fill Rate
43%
Updated · July 2026
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
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.
ModerateCapacity
12.6
Height
30m
Built In
1998