The Jordan Valley Authority has carried out a set of precautionary measures to protect Al-Wuhaydi Dam located in Dabbat Al-Karam, in the Ma’an Governorate, as part of its strategic plans to safeguard and develop water resources and reduce water loss.
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These activities were implemented with the support of the German government, through the German International Cooperation Agency (GIZ), under the project titled "Protection of Water Dams in Jordan through Labour-Intensive Activities – Cash for Work", in partnership with World Vision.
The project included:
Construction of gabion and concrete retaining walls
Installation of concrete stilling basins
Maintenance work on the dam structure
Improvements to the downstream flow channel
These interventions aim to increase the dam’s capacity to handle larger volumes of floodwater and enhance its resilience against flooding.
Al-Wuhaydi Dam, established in 2011 with a storage capacity of 750,000 cubic meters, plays a vital role in collecting rainwater and flood runoff in the region. These protective measures are expected to safeguard local communities and their properties, while also promoting environmental stability in the area.
