Al-Rastan Dam

Al-Rastan Dam is an embankment dam on the Orontes River in the city of Al-Rastan, Homs Governorate, Syria. It was completed in 1960 with the primary purpose of irrigation.[1] It was constructed by the Bulgarian firm Hydrostroy along with the Mouhardeh Dam, downstream and also on the Orontes.[2]

Al-Rastan Dam
Location of Al-Rastan Dam in Syria
CountrySyria
LocationAl-Rastan, Homs Governorate
Coordinates34°56′18.32″N 36°44′03.36″E
PurposeIrrigation
StatusOperational
Opening date1960
Dam and spillways
ImpoundsOrontes River
Height67 m (220 ft)
Reservoir
Total capacity228,000,000 m3 (185,000 acre⋅ft)
Surface area21 km2 (8.1 sq mi)

See also

References

  1. "Middle East Dams". UN FAO (via Aquasat). Retrieved 9 August 2013.
  2. "Hydrostroy". Velgraf. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
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