The Mohamed V Dam is an arch-gravity dam located south of Zaio on the Moulouya River in Nador Province, Morocco. The primary purpose of the dam is supplying water for the irrigation of downstream. Water is also used for hydroelectric power production and water supply to the city of Nador. The dam is named after Mohammed V of Morocco.
Environment The dam's reservoir and wetlands were designated as a Ramsar site in 2005. The site has also been designated an Important Bird Area (IBA) by BirdLife International because it supports significant breeding populations of ruddy shelducks and marbled teals.
See also
Al Massira Dam – another Ramsar site in Morocco List of power stations in Morocco
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