Purpose Regulation Type of dam Barrage | Status Operational | |
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Opening date 1964; 53 years ago (1964) Similar Motor House, National Water Carrier of, Yardenit, Gordon House Museum, Khirbet Kerak | ||
The Degania Dam is a small barrage across the Jordan River just below the Sea of Galilee near Degania Alef and Yardenit in northern Israel. The purpose of the dam is to regulate water levels in the Sea of Galilee and flows into the lower Jordan River. It has two floodgates capable of releasing 800 m3/s (28,000 cu ft/s). The dam was completed in 1964. Although the floodgates have been opened partially in the past they were first opened fully in May 2013 after heavy spring flooding and a need to replenish the river.
Map of Degania Dam
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