Sidi Driss
Sidi Driss Dam is a regulating dam associated with Hassan 1er Dam on the Lakhdar River. It redistributes water to the Boir Hamine dam via a bypass canal and feeds the regional irrigation network.
25 m
Height
2.4
Capacity (Mm³)
94%
Fill Rate
1984
Built In
About This Dam
Sidi Driss Dam is a regulating dam associated with Hassan 1er Dam on the Lakhdar River. It redistributes water to the Boir Hamine dam via a bypass canal and feeds the regional irrigation network.
Key Specifications
- Location: Béni Mellal-Khénifra · Nearest City: Azilal
- River: Lakhdar · Basin: Oum Er-Rbia
- Type: Gravity Dam · Height: 25 m
- Capacity: 2.4 Mm³ · Built In: 1984
- Coordinates: 31.7200°N, 6.9500°W
Purpose
Irrigation
Provides water for agricultural irrigation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of Sidi Driss Dam?
Sidi Driss Dam has a total storage capacity of 2.4 million cubic meters (Mm³) and a height of 25 meters. It ranks among Morocco's strategic reservoirs and plays a key role in regional water security.
Where is Sidi Driss Dam located?
Sidi Driss Dam is located in the oum-er-rbia river basin in Morocco. It is part of the national network of large dams managed by Morocco's hydraulic authorities.
When was Sidi Driss Dam built?
Sidi Driss Dam was commissioned in 1984. 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 Sidi Driss Dam?
As of the latest update, Sidi Driss Dam holds 2.3 Mm³ out of a total capacity of 2.4 Mm³, representing a fill rate of 94%. Levels are updated regularly to track seasonal rainfall and water releases.
What is Sidi Driss Dam used for?
Sidi Driss 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 Sidi Driss Dam?
Sidi Driss Dam is built on the Lakhdar River. The dam captures the river's flow to store water for drinking, irrigation, and flood control.
Current Level
FullCapacity
2
Mm³
Remaining
0.4
Mm³
Fill Rate
94%
Updated · July 2026
Geography
- Region
- Béni Mellal-Khénifra
- Nearest City
- Azilal· 45 km
- Coordinates
- 31.720, -6.950
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