Dibis Dam, Embankment dam in Sulaymaniyah Governorate, Iraq.
The Dibis Dam spans across the Little Zab River, reaching a height of 23.75 meters and extending 376 meters in length at an elevation of 255.75 meters.
The construction of this water management structure began in 1960 and reached completion in 1965 as an integral component of the Kirkuk Irrigation Project.
The dam represents a significant element of northern Iraq's water infrastructure, supporting agricultural traditions and local communities dependent on irrigation systems.
Regular maintenance operations and structural assessments ensure the dam maintains its capacity to manage water flow rates of up to 4,000 cubic meters per second.
In 1984, the dam underwent emergency repairs after a failure caused by sediment accumulation, leading to an extensive renovation project by Chinese engineers.
Location: Sulaymaniyah Governorate
GPS coordinates: 35.68861,44.10917
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:16
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