Hassan II Dam

The Hassan II Dam, also known as the Sidi Said Dam, is a gravity dam on the Moulouya River about 13 km (8.1 mi) north of Midelt in Midelt Province, Morocco. It has a maximum storage capacity of 400 million cubic meters.^[3] The dam is used for potable water, irrigation and the protection of downstream areas and dams against floods and siltation.^[4] Construction of the dam began in February 2001 and it was completed in March 2005.^[1]

Hassan II Dam
Location of Hassan II Dam in Morocco
Country	Morocco
Location	Midelt
Coordinates	32°47′29″N 4°46′05″W
Purpose	Flood control, water supply, irrigation
Status	Operational
Construction began	February 2001
Opening date	March 2005
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	Gravity, roller-compacted concrete
Impounds	Moulouya River
Height	122 m (400 ft)
Length	577 m (1,893 ft)
Width (crest)	7 m (23 ft)
Dam volume	690,000 m3 (902,486 cu yd)[1]
Reservoir
Total capacity	400,000,000 m3 (324,285 acre⋅ft)
Catchment area	3,300 km2 (1,274 sq mi)
Surface area	12.7 km2 (5 sq mi)
Normal elevation	1,370 m (4,495 ft)[2]