List of dams in Saudi Arabia

As of 2023, there are 559 dams in Saudi Arabia across all provinces, with a total storage capacity of 2.6 billion cubic meters.[1] 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.[2]

Baysh Dam in Jazan Province

Riyadh Province

Mecca Province

Medina Province

Asir Province

Jazan Province

Najran Province

Al-Baha Province

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

Northern Province

  • Arar Dam
  • Badanah Dam

See also

References

  1. ↑ "List of the Largest Dams in Saudi Arabia". Saudipedia. Retrieved 4 April 2026.
  2. ↑ "Saudi Arabia to build 1,000 rainwater harvesting dams with 4 million m³ annual capacity". Saudi Gazette. Retrieved 4 April 2026.
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