Beni Haroun Dam, Water infrastructure in Mila Province, Algeria
Beni Haroun Dam is a water structure that crosses the Kebir River at a height of 118 meters (387 feet). The reservoir it creates supplies water across a wide area in northeastern Algeria for different uses and needs.
Construction started in the early 1990s and the facility was completed in 2003. This marked a major infrastructure development that transformed water management across the northeastern region.
The dam supports the agricultural traditions of northeastern Algeria by providing irrigation water to farmers who maintain generations-old cultivation methods.
The water is used for electricity production, drinking water, and irrigation across multiple communities and farmland in the region. Most visitors access the location from the main road network connecting cities in Mila Province.
The reservoir ranks among North Africa's largest artificial water bodies. Its capacity reaches millions of people across a wide area, making it a critical resource for the region.
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