Wadi Qattara Dam, Embankment dam near Benghazi, Libya.
Wadi Qattara Dam is an embankment dam located near Benghazi that holds back a large reservoir of water behind its earth and rock structure. The dam rises significantly from the valley floor and spans a considerable distance across the wadi to contain seasonal flows.
Construction took place from 1968 to 1971 to protect the region from flooding that had struck Benghazi multiple times. After completion, the dam underwent significant improvements between 2000 and 2004 that reinforced its structure and increased its capacity.
The structure represents a major engineering achievement in Libya's water management system, supporting agricultural development in the surrounding regions.
The dam is located near Benghazi and is accessible by road through the surrounding agricultural region. Visitors should plan their trip considering local conditions, as seasonal water levels and weather patterns significantly affect what they will see.
A substantial rehabilitation project from 2000 to 2004 increased the dam's height by 7 meters and enhanced its total discharge capacity to 240 cubic meters per second.
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