Araer Dam
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| Araer dam | |
|---|---|
  Location of Araer dam in Saudi Arabia | |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Location | Asir |
| Coordinates | 19°41′47″N 42°29′15″E / 19.69639°N 42.48750°E |
| Purpose | Flood control |
| Opening date | 1985 |
| Owner(s) | Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (Saudi Arabia) |
The Araer dam is a dam in Saudi Arabia opened in 1985 and located in Asir region. The main purpose of the dam is flood control. [1][2] In addition to flood control, the dam manages water resources by storing rainwater, which can be utilized for agricultural and municipal needs.[3]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ Team, GeoNetwork (2007-02-07). "GeoNetwork opensource portal to spatial data and information". www.fao.org. Retrieved 2019-10-27.
- ^ "Middle East Dams | Syria | Armenia". Scribd. Retrieved 2019-11-13.
- ^ Shelan, Salman (9 January 2013). "Water Resources Management due to Climate Change Impact: A Case Study in Asir Region, KSA and Conservation to Combat Environmental Deprivation" (PDF). International Conference on Water Resources and Arid Environments.
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