Country Saudi Arabia Type of dam Gravity | Location Baysh, Jizan Region Construction began 2003 | |
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Purpose Flood control, irrigation, groundwater recharge Opening date 2009; 8 years ago (2009) Owner(s) Ministry of Water and Electricity Similar Ottoman castle, King Fahad Dam, Hali Dam, Jizan Museum, Najran Valley Dam | ||
Baysh dam jizan presentation 5 minutes
The Baysh Dam is a gravity dam on Wadi Baysh about 35 km (22 mi) northeast of Baysh in the Jizan Region of southwestern Saudi Arabia. The dam has many purposes to include flood control, irrigation and groundwater recharge. The dam was constructed between 2003 and 2009. At 106 m (348 ft) in height, it is the tallest dam in Saudi Arabia. It was constructed by Yüksel İnşaat A.Ş. and is owned and operated by the Ministry of Water and Electricity.
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- Baysh dam jizan presentation 5 minutes
- Map of Wadi Baish Dam 1573 Malates 87977 Saudi Arabia
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Map of Wadi Baish Dam, 1573, Malates 87977, Saudi Arabia
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