Oued El Makhazine
Named after the Battle of the Three Kings (1578), protecting the fertile Loukkos plain.
67 m
Height
672.9
Capacity (Mm³)
82%
Fill Rate
36
Hydroelectric (MW)
1979
Built In
About This Dam
Completed in 1979 on the Loukkos River, this 67 m embankment dam is named after the famous Battle of Oued el-Makhazine (Battle of the Three Kings) of 1578, where Morocco repelled a Portuguese invasion. Located 25 km southeast of Larache, it stretches nearly 28 km. Its power station produces 36 MW, and it irrigates over 40,000 hectares of the Loukkos plain, one of Morocco's most fertile. Before its construction, the Loukkos regularly flooded Ksar El Kebir, with 12 flood episodes between 1936 and 1951.
Historical Fill Rates
Key Specifications
- Location: Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima · Nearest City: Ksar El Kebir
- River: Loukkos · Basin: Loukkos
- Type: Earthfill Dam · Height: 67 m
- Capacity: 672.9 Mm³ · Built In: 1979
- Hydroelectric: 36 MW
- Coordinates: 34.9420°N, 5.8400°W
Purpose
Irrigation
Provides water for agricultural irrigation
Flood Control
Protects downstream areas from flooding
Hydroelectric
Generates renewable hydroelectric power
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of Oued El Makhazine Dam?
Oued El Makhazine Dam has a total storage capacity of 672.9 million cubic meters (Mm³) and a height of 67 meters. It ranks among Morocco's strategic reservoirs and plays a key role in regional water security.
Where is Oued El Makhazine Dam located?
Oued El Makhazine 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 Oued El Makhazine Dam built?
Oued El Makhazine Dam was commissioned in 1979. 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 Oued El Makhazine Dam?
As of the latest update, Oued El Makhazine Dam holds 551.8 Mm³ out of a total capacity of 672.9 Mm³, representing a fill rate of 82%. Levels are updated regularly to track seasonal rainfall and water releases.
What is Oued El Makhazine Dam used for?
Oued El Makhazine 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 Oued El Makhazine Dam?
Oued El Makhazine Dam is built on the Loukkos River. The dam captures the river's flow to store water for drinking, irrigation, and flood control.
Current Level
FullCapacity
552
Mm³
Remaining
120.9
Mm³
Fill Rate
82%
Updated · July 2026
Geography
- Region
- Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima
- Nearest City
- Ksar El Kebir· 8 km
- Coordinates
- 34.942, -5.840
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