Tishrin Dam, Hydroelectric dam in Aleppo Governorate, Syria

The Tishrin Dam is a hydroelectric rock-fill dam on the Euphrates River in Aleppo Governorate, Syria. It features a long concrete crest with a roadway, a metal railing, and lampposts, and a white multi-level building raised on four thick concrete legs stands on the left side of the dam.

Construction of the dam took place between 1991 and 1999, making it the last of three dams Syria built on the Euphrates. In the 2010s, it changed hands several times during the Syrian Civil War, and in 2026 it was captured by the Syrian transitional government.

The name Tishrin means October in Arabic, and the dam is known by this name in both Arabic and Kurdish. Visitors can see the dam's role in the region through its presence on the Euphrates, a river that has supported communities for thousands of years.

The dam is in a rural area, so bring your own supplies and check road conditions before setting out. The top of the dam is a roadway, so stay aware of traffic and use the railing for safety while taking in the view.

Before the reservoir filled, rescue excavations at 15 archaeological sites revealed settlements dating back to 9200 BC, including Jerf el Ahmar. Flooding was even delayed for two weeks so that three ancient houses could be moved to a museum.