High and Old dam of Aswan

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High and Old dam of Aswan

City : Aswan

Duration : Full/Half Day Tour

Address : Aswan

Description

Aswan High Dam is a rock-fill dam located at the northern border between Egypt and Sudan.

The dam is fed by the River Nile and the reservoir forms Lake Nasser.

Construction for the project began in 1960 and was completed in 1968. It was officially inaugurated in 1971.

The total investment for constructing the dam reached $1bn.

With a reservoir capacity of 132km³, the Aswan High Dam provides water for around 33,600km of irrigation land. It serves the irrigation needs of both Egypt and Sudan, controls flooding, generates power, and helps in improving navigation across the Nile.

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CITY - ASWAN

LOCATION - ASWAN

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DURATION - 01 DAY

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Dam and spillways
Location of the Aswan Dam in Egypt
Official name	Aswan High Dam
Location	Aswan, Egypt
Coordinates	23°58′14″N32°52′40″E Coordinates: 23°58′14″N 32°52′40″E
Construction began	1960
Opening date	1970
Type of dam	Embankment
Impounds	River Nile
Height	111 m (364 ft)
Length	3,830 m (12,570 ft)
Width (base)	980 m (3,220 ft)
Spillway capacity	11,000 m³/s (390,000 cu ft/s)