Najran Dam
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N 17° 24.448 E 044° 00.910
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The 73-meters high Najran dam is one of the region's tourist attractions and is considered one of the most beautiful touristy places with its natural charming view, giving visitors the opportunity to enjoy scenic views on both sides of the dam. It is the largest water dam in the Kingdom, the Najran Valley Dam, with a storage capacity of 85 million cubic meters (3,000 million cubic feet), it cost total 772 million Saudi Riyals.
Waymark Code: WMA522
Location: Saudi Arabia
Date Posted: 11/17/2010
Views: 5
Located on the Saudi Arabia/Yemen border, you will need a local guide and/or permission to visit the dam. Around 6Km before the dam is a checkpoint where you will not be allowed to pass without the relevant permit - local hotels can arrange guided tours.
The views from the dam are spectacular even when it is dry, as during our visit, and the border guards stationed there very helpful and friendly, they even encouraged taking photographs!
Waterway where the dam is located: Wadi Najran
Main use of the Water Dam: Flood Control
Material used in the structure: Concrete
Height of Dam: 73 meters
Date built: 05/09/1982
Fishing Allowed: no
Motor Sports Allowed: no
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Visit Instructions:
Photo of the Dam and a description of your visit.