As of 2023, there are 559 dams in Saudi Arabia across all provinces, with a total storage capacity of 2.6 billion cubic meters. These structures are used for flood control, groundwater recharge, and providing water for agricultural and municipal purposes. They are owned and managed by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, which plans to build 1,000 more to further enhance water security.
Riyadh Province
Al-Alab Dam Haeer Dam Hanabej Dam Hareeq Dam Helwah Dam Lasad Dam
Mecca Province
Murwani Dam Hali Dam Al-Lith Dam Rabigh Dam Fatimah Dam Arda Dam Tarba Dam Laya Dam Murayfeg Dam Nawfla Dam Qrn Dam
Medina Province
Qaa hathutha Dam Fareah Dam Alakool Dam Malal Dam Muawiya Dam
Asir Province
King Fahd Dam Aayash Dam Al-Hifah Dam Al-Mahzamah Dam Araer Dam Asem Dam Ashran Dam Baniqayis Dam Bdwah Dam Farwan Dam Ghraba Dam Hatheam Dam Ittwid Dam Motha Dam Radah Dam
Jazan Province
Baysh Dam Jizan Dam
Najran Province
Najran Valley Dam Al-Madiq Dam
Al-Baha Province Al-Habees Dam Matwah Dam Dbdb Dam Al-Ureisheen Dam Zaqat Dam Al-Qim Dam Zarwah Dam Al-Malah Dam Al-Marba Dam Al-Kharrar Dam Al-Talqiyah Dam Subayhah Dam Al-Mazlumat Dam Al-Sadr Dam Madhas Dam Beedah Dam Assadir Dam Beda Dam Dhuaian Dam Marbaa Dam Marzoq Dam Maslah Dam
Al-Jouf Province Al-Mareer Dam Al-Shuwayhitiyah Dam Husaidah Dam Zallum Dam Madisis Dam Athfa Dam Khawaa Dam Yasir Dam Qulaib Khadr Dam Al-Safa Dam Al-Radeefah Dam
Hail Province Sitae Alhven Dam
Northern Province Arar Dam Badanah Dam
See also Saudi Water Authority List of wadis of Saudi Arabia Water supply and sanitation in Saudi Arabia Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture
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