Lake Homs Dam
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For the lake created by the dam, see Lake Homs.
The Lake Homs Dam, also known as Qattinah Dam, is a Roman-built dam near the city of Homs, Syria, which is in use to this day.
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Lake Homs Dam[1] | |
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Location | near Homs, Syria |
Coordinates | 34.662604°N 36.617836°E / 34.662604; 36.617836 |
Opening date | 284 AD |
Dam and spillways | |
Height | 7 m |
Length | 2000 m |
Width (base) | 20 m |
Reservoir | |
Creates | Lake Homs |
Total capacity | 90 million m3 |
Today 200 million m3 |
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