Alwand Dam
Diyālá
Alwand Dam is a hydroponic dam located on the Alwand River, southeast of Khanaqin in Diyālá, Iraq, close to the Iraqi-Iranian border. Constructed with a mud core, the dam stretches 1,342 meters in length and stands 24 meters high. Its reservoir holds approximately 38 million cubic meters of water, covering a surface area of about 6.2 million square meters. The dam became operational in 2013 and plays a vital role in protecting the nearby city of Khanaqin from floods and torrential rains originating upstream. Besides flood control, the dam's water supports agricultural projects, provides drinking water, and helps in liquefaction processes, especially during summer months. Surplus water from Alwand Dam is drained to the Hemrin Dam downstream. The dam was constructed by the General Rafidain Company, with construction starting in 2010 and completion in 2013. It is an important infrastructure project contributing to regional water management and safety.
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Consejo: Visitors interested in the dam should consider visiting during dry seasons to avoid flood risks. Since it is a functional infrastructure site, access may be restricted, so checking local permissions and safety guidelines before visiting is recommended. No information about ticketing or discounts is available.
Datos interesantes
- •The dam has a mud core and measures 1,342 meters in length and 24 meters in height.
- •It holds a reservoir with a capacity of 38 million cubic meters and a surface area of 6.2 million square meters.
- •The dam protects the city of Khanaqin from floods and torrential rains from upstream.
- •Surplus water from Alwand Dam is drained to the Hemrin Dam downstream.
- •False rumors of the dam's collapse spread after a 2014 earthquake but were proven untrue.
Historia
The foundation stone of Alwand Dam was laid in 2010, and the dam was constructed by the General Rafidain Company.
It became operational in early 2013, primarily to protect the city of Khanaqin from floods and torrential rains coming from the upper Alwand River.
The dam's construction cost exceeded 28 billion Iraqi dinars.
In late 2014, rumors about the dam's collapse circulated following an earthquake in the region, but these were later debunked as false.