Nakhla
Nakhla Dam is the second oldest dam in northern Morocco. The first dam built in Tetouan Province in 1961, it supplies drinking water to the city of Tetouan 20 km to the south.
35 m
Height
4.2
Capacity (Mm³)
86%
Fill Rate
1961
Built In
About This Dam
Nakhla Dam is the second oldest dam in northern Morocco. The first dam built in Tetouan Province in 1961, it supplies drinking water to the city of Tetouan 20 km to the south.
Historical Fill Rates
Key Specifications
- Location: Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima · Nearest City: Tetouan
- River: Nakhla · Basin: Loukkos
- Type: Embankment Dam · Height: 35 m
- Capacity: 4.2 Mm³ · Built In: 1961
- Coordinates: 35.4450°N, 5.4010°W
Purpose
Water Supply
Supplies drinking water to cities
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of Nakhla Dam?
Nakhla Dam has a total storage capacity of 4.2 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 Nakhla Dam located?
Nakhla 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 Nakhla Dam built?
Nakhla Dam was commissioned in 1961. 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 Nakhla Dam?
As of the latest update, Nakhla Dam holds 3.6 Mm³ out of a total capacity of 4.2 Mm³, representing a fill rate of 86%. Levels are updated regularly to track seasonal rainfall and water releases.
What is Nakhla Dam used for?
Nakhla 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 Nakhla Dam?
Nakhla Dam is built on the Nakhla River. The dam captures the river's flow to store water for drinking, irrigation, and flood control.
Current Level
FullCapacity
4
Mm³
Remaining
0.2
Mm³
Fill Rate
86%
Updated · July 2026
Geography
- Region
- Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima
- Nearest City
- Tetouan· 16 km
- Coordinates
- 35.445, -5.401
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FullCapacity
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Height
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Built In
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GoodCapacity
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Height
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Built In
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GoodCapacity
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Height
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Built In
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