Sidi Saad Dam

The Sidi Saad Dam extends 345 meters in length and rises 73 meters high, creating a substantial reservoir with a capacity of 650 million cubic meters.

The construction of Sidi Saad Dam occurred between 1977 and 1981, establishing a critical water management infrastructure on the Medjerda River in central Tunisia.

The reservoir supports 440 small farmers who cultivate traditional crops and a women's cooperative that processes agricultural products including olive oil and harissa.

The dam includes a power station generating 12 megawatts of electricity while maintaining a spillway capacity of 4,300 cubic meters per second for water management.

The water body has lost one-third of its original 210 million cubic meter capacity due to sediment accumulation, leading to modernization plans instead of dredging.

Location: Kairouan Governorate

GPS coordinates: 35.36750,9.67226

Latest update: March 10, 2025 19:14