Jizan Dam, Gravity dam in Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia
The concrete barrier of Jizan Dam extends 316 meters in length and reaches a height of 41.6 meters with a base width of 4.4 meters.
King Fahd bin Abdulaziz inaugurated Jizan Dam on March 22, 1971, marking the construction of the first dam in the Arabian Peninsula.
The dam's reservoir attracts numerous migratory birds that settle along its shores, creating a natural habitat for diverse wildlife species.
The structure maintains a storage capacity of 71 million cubic meters of water, managing floodwaters from multiple valleys including Wadi Mushrif and Al-Mazraq.
Seven small villages were relocated during the dam's creation, leading to the transformation of 8,000 hectares into permanent agricultural land.
Inception: 1970
GPS coordinates: 17.04917,42.95750
Latest update: August 30, 2025 13:29
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