Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah
Primary water source for Rabat, connected to the Sebou-Bouregreg Water Highway.
99 m
Height
974.8
Capacity (Mm³)
83%
Fill Rate
25
Hydroelectric (MW)
1974
Built In
About This Dam
Created in 1974 on the Bouregreg River, this 99 m earthfill dam is the primary water source for Morocco's capital Rabat and its metropolitan area of nearly 8 million people. Raised in 2006-2007 to reach 975 million m³, it collects water from the Bouregreg, Grou and Korifla over a 9,800 km² watershed. Its power station produces 25 MW. It is connected to the 'Water Highway,' a 66.7 km pipeline from the Sebou River with 3,200 mm canals and 2 pumping stations, feeding the Kenitra-Rabat-Casablanca urban corridor.
Hydraulic lifeline of the Rabat-Casablanca axis
Historical Fill Rates
Key Specifications
- Location: Rabat-Salé-Kénitra · Nearest City: Rabat
- River: Bouregreg · Basin: Bouregreg
- Type: Earthfill Dam · Height: 99 m
- Capacity: 974.8 Mm³ · Built In: 1974
- Hydroelectric: 25 MW
- Coordinates: 33.9370°N, 6.7500°W
Purpose
Water Supply
Supplies drinking water to cities
Hydroelectric
Generates renewable hydroelectric power
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah Dam?
Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah Dam has a total storage capacity of 974.8 million cubic meters (Mm³) and a height of 99 meters. It ranks among Morocco's strategic reservoirs and plays a key role in regional water security.
Where is Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah Dam located?
Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah Dam is located in the bouregreg river basin in Morocco. It is part of the national network of large dams managed by Morocco's hydraulic authorities.
When was Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah Dam built?
Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah Dam was commissioned in 1974. 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 Mohammed Ben Abdellah Dam?
As of the latest update, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah Dam holds 809.1 Mm³ out of a total capacity of 974.8 Mm³, representing a fill rate of 83%. Levels are updated regularly to track seasonal rainfall and water releases.
What is Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah Dam used for?
Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah 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 Mohammed Ben Abdellah Dam?
Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah Dam is built on the Bouregreg River. The dam captures the river's flow to store water for drinking, irrigation, and flood control.
Current Level
FullCapacity
809
Mm³
Remaining
165.8
Mm³
Fill Rate
83%
Updated · July 2026
Geography
- Region
- Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
- Nearest City
- Rabat· 13 km
- Coordinates
- 33.937, -6.750
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