The Laya dam is a dam in Saudi Arabia opened in 1982 and located in Makkah region. The main purpose of the dam is flood control. [1][2]
| Laya dam | |
|---|---|
  Location of Laya dam in Saudi Arabia | |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Location | Makkah |
| Coordinates | 21°25′15″N 39°49′37″E / 21.42083°N 39.82694°E |
| Purpose | Flood control |
| Opening date | 1982 |
| Owner(s) | Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (Saudi Arabia) |
See also
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References
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- ^ "Middle East Dams | Syria | Armenia". Scribd. Retrieved 2019-10-29.
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