Degania Dam
Dam in Degania Alef, Israel / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Degania Dam is a small barrage across the Jordan River just below the Sea of Galilee near Degania Alef and Yardenit in northern Israel. The purpose of the dam is to regulate water levels in the Sea of Galilee and flows into the lower Jordan River. It has two floodgates capable of releasing 800 m3/s (28,000 cu ft/s).[citation needed]
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Degania Dam | |
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Country | Israel |
Location | Degania Alef |
Coordinates | 32°42′41.65″N 35°34′23.35″E |
Purpose | Regulation |
Status | Operational |
Opening date | 1964; 60 years ago (1964) |
Dam and spillways | |
Type of dam | Barrage |
Impounds | Jordan River |
Spillway type | Two floodgates |
Spillway capacity | 800 m3/s (28,000 cu ft/s) |
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