Timkit
Timkit Dam is located approximately 120 km southwest of Errachidia on the Iffegh River, a tributary of the Gheris. It supplies drinking water to the local population, irrigates agricultural land, and contributes to preserving the Tinejdad palm grove.
56 m
Height
14
Capacity (Mm³)
65%
Fill Rate
2015
Built In
About This Dam
Timkit Dam is located approximately 120 km southwest of Errachidia on the Iffegh River, a tributary of the Gheris. It supplies drinking water to the local population, irrigates agricultural land, and contributes to preserving the Tinejdad palm grove.
Historical Fill Rates
Key Specifications
- Location: Drâa-Tafilalet · Nearest City: Tinghir
- River: Iffegh · Basin: Ziz-Rheris
- Type: Gravity Dam · Height: 56 m
- Capacity: 14 Mm³ · Built In: 2015
- Coordinates: 31.5000°N, 5.3000°W
Purpose
Water Supply
Supplies drinking water to cities
Irrigation
Provides water for agricultural irrigation
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of Timkit Dam?
Timkit Dam has a total storage capacity of 14 million cubic meters (Mm³) and a height of 56 meters. It ranks among Morocco's strategic reservoirs and plays a key role in regional water security.
Where is Timkit Dam located?
Timkit Dam is located in the ziz-rheris river basin in Morocco. It is part of the national network of large dams managed by Morocco's hydraulic authorities.
When was Timkit Dam built?
Timkit Dam was commissioned in 2015. 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 Timkit Dam?
As of the latest update, Timkit Dam holds 9.1 Mm³ out of a total capacity of 14 Mm³, representing a fill rate of 65%. Levels are updated regularly to track seasonal rainfall and water releases.
What is Timkit Dam used for?
Timkit 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 Timkit Dam?
Timkit Dam is built on the Iffegh River. The dam captures the river's flow to store water for drinking, irrigation, and flood control.
Current Level
GoodCapacity
9
Mm³
Remaining
5
Mm³
Fill Rate
65%
Updated · July 2026
Hassan Addakhil
Guardian of the Ziz Gorges and Morocco's largest palm grove, built with US Army Corps assistance.
GoodCapacity
312.8
Height
85m
Built In
1971
Kaddoussa
Kaddoussa Dam is a vital structure for drinking water supply to the desert regions of the Oriental. Built on the Guir River, it protects surrounding oases against flooding and provides irrigation water to approximately 5,000 hectares of agricultural land.
ModerateCapacity
224.2
Height
62m
Built In
2023