Sidi Saad Dam, Dam and Ramsar site in Kairouan Governorate, Tunisia
Sidi Saad Dam is a reservoir structure on the Medjerda River holding water for irrigation and power production. The site functions as both a water management facility and a protected wetland ecosystem for wildlife.
The structure was completed in the early 1980s as a major water control project on the Medjerda River. Over time, sediment has significantly reduced its storage capacity since the original construction.
The water supports traditional farming communities and local cooperatives producing regional food products. Visitors can observe how the reservoir remains central to the rhythm of rural life here.
Visitors can explore the dam structure and reservoir shoreline, with better views during drier weather. The location is accessible from the Kairouan area and suitable for birdwatching and observing water management infrastructure.
The reservoir has experienced significant sediment buildup that reduced its original capacity by a notable fraction. Modern initiatives focus on adaptation rather than reversing this natural process of the aging water system.
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