Baysh Dam

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Baysh Dam, Gravity dam in Jizan Region, Saudi Arabia

The Baysh Dam rises 106 meters high on Wadi Baysh, featuring a 340-meter length structure with a base width of 79.5 meters.

The construction of this water management infrastructure started in 2003 and reached completion in 2009, representing a major development in Saudi Arabian engineering.

The dam demonstrates Saudi Arabia's commitment to water resource management through large-scale infrastructure projects that support regional development.

The reservoir maintains a capacity of 192,750,000 cubic meters and serves multiple functions including flood control, irrigation, and groundwater recharge.

The spillway system can process 8,186 cubic meters of water per second, while the dam catches water from a 4,843 square kilometer catchment area.

Inception: 2009

GPS coordinates: 17.66610,42.65760

Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:40

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