Sidi Said Maachou
Sidi Said Maachou Dam is the very first dam built in Morocco, commissioned in 1929. Located on the Oum Er-Rbia near El Jadida, it has served as a water reserve for Casablanca since 1952, a testament to the country's hydraulic history.
29 m
Height
1.1
Capacity (Mm³)
76%
Fill Rate
2
Hydroelectric (MW)
1929
Built In
About This Dam
Sidi Said Maachou Dam is the very first dam built in Morocco, commissioned in 1929. Located on the Oum Er-Rbia near El Jadida, it has served as a water reserve for Casablanca since 1952, a testament to the country's hydraulic history.
Morocco's first dam (1929), powered Casablanca
Historical Fill Rates
Key Specifications
- Location: Casablanca-Settat · Nearest City: El Jadida
- River: Oum Er-Rbia · Basin: Oum Er-Rbia
- Type: Concrete Gravity Dam · Height: 29 m
- Capacity: 1.1 Mm³ · Built In: 1929
- Hydroelectric: 2 MW
- Builder: Administration coloniale française
- Coordinates: 33.1430°N, 8.1070°W
Purpose
Water Supply
Supplies drinking water to cities
Hydroelectric
Generates renewable hydroelectric power
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of Sidi Said Maachou Dam?
Sidi Said Maachou Dam has a total storage capacity of 1.1 million cubic meters (Mm³) and a height of 29 meters. It ranks among Morocco's strategic reservoirs and plays a key role in regional water security.
Where is Sidi Said Maachou Dam located?
Sidi Said Maachou 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 Said Maachou Dam built?
Sidi Said Maachou Dam was commissioned in 1929. 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 Said Maachou Dam?
As of the latest update, Sidi Said Maachou Dam holds 0.8 Mm³ out of a total capacity of 1.1 Mm³, representing a fill rate of 76%. Levels are updated regularly to track seasonal rainfall and water releases.
What is Sidi Said Maachou Dam used for?
Sidi Said Maachou 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 Said Maachou Dam?
Sidi Said Maachou Dam is built on the Oum Er-Rbia River. The dam captures the river's flow to store water for drinking, irrigation, and flood control.
Current Level
GoodCapacity
1
Mm³
Remaining
0.1
Mm³
Fill Rate
76%
Updated · July 2026
Geography
- Region
- Casablanca-Settat
- Nearest City
- El Jadida· 38 km
- Coordinates
- 33.143, -8.107
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