Sidi M'hamed Ben Slimane Al Jazouli
Sidi M'hamed Ben Slimane Al Jazouli Dam is near Tamanar in Essaouira Province. It provides drinking water to Tamanar and irrigates surrounding agricultural lands.
40 m
Height
15.4
Capacity (Mm³)
80%
Fill Rate
2006
Built In
About This Dam
Sidi M'hamed Ben Slimane Al Jazouli Dam is near Tamanar in Essaouira Province. It provides drinking water to Tamanar and irrigates surrounding agricultural lands.
Key Specifications
- Location: Marrakech-Safi · Nearest City: Essaouira
- River: Igouzoulen · Basin: Tensift
- Type: Earthfill Dam · Height: 40 m
- Capacity: 15.4 Mm³ · Built In: 2006
- Coordinates: 31.4400°N, 9.5200°W
Purpose
Water Supply
Supplies drinking water to cities
Irrigation
Provides water for agricultural irrigation
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of Sidi M'hamed Ben Slimane Al Jazouli Dam?
Sidi M'hamed Ben Slimane Al Jazouli Dam has a total storage capacity of 15.4 million cubic meters (Mm³) and a height of 40 meters. It ranks among Morocco's strategic reservoirs and plays a key role in regional water security.
Where is Sidi M'hamed Ben Slimane Al Jazouli Dam located?
Sidi M'hamed Ben Slimane Al Jazouli Dam is located in the tensift river basin in Morocco. It is part of the national network of large dams managed by Morocco's hydraulic authorities.
When was Sidi M'hamed Ben Slimane Al Jazouli Dam built?
Sidi M'hamed Ben Slimane Al Jazouli Dam was commissioned in 2006. 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 M'hamed Ben Slimane Al Jazouli Dam?
As of the latest update, Sidi M'hamed Ben Slimane Al Jazouli Dam holds 12.3 Mm³ out of a total capacity of 15.4 Mm³, representing a fill rate of 80%. Levels are updated regularly to track seasonal rainfall and water releases.
What is Sidi M'hamed Ben Slimane Al Jazouli Dam used for?
Sidi M'hamed Ben Slimane Al Jazouli 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 M'hamed Ben Slimane Al Jazouli Dam?
Sidi M'hamed Ben Slimane Al Jazouli Dam is built on the Igouzoulen River. The dam captures the river's flow to store water for drinking, irrigation, and flood control.
Current Level
FullCapacity
12
Mm³
Remaining
3.4
Mm³
Fill Rate
80%
Updated · July 2026
Geography
- Region
- Marrakech-Safi
- Nearest City
- Essaouira· 24 km
- Coordinates
- 31.440, -9.520
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