The Radah dam (also known as the Aradah dam) is a dam in Saudi Arabia opened in 1987 and located in Asir region.[1][2] Water supplied by rainfall is the primary source of this dam.[3] This dam is one of 43 dams in Asir region with a total storage of 358.81 million cubic meters, 17 of which are used for drinking purposes.[4]
| Radah dam | |
|---|---|
  Location of Radah 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 | Other |
| Opening date | 1987 |
| Owner(s) | Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (Saudi Arabia) |
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References
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- ^ Chowdhury, S., & Al-Zahrani, M. (2015). Characterizing water resources and trends of sector wise water consumptions in Saudi Arabia. Journal of King Saud University-Engineering Sciences, 27(1), 68-82.
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