Lake Assad
Reservoir on the Syrian Euphrates / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lake Assad (Arabic: بحيرة الأسد, Buhayrat al-Assad) is a reservoir on the Euphrates in Raqqa Governorate, Syria. It was created in 1974 when construction of the Tabqa Dam was completed. Lake Assad is Syria's largest lake, with a maximum capacity of 11.7 cubic kilometres (2.8 cu mi) and a maximum surface area of 610 square kilometres (240 sq mi). A vast network of canals uses water from Lake Assad to irrigate lands on both sides of the Euphrates. In addition, the lake provides drinking water for the city of Aleppo and supports a fishing industry. The shores of Lake Assad have developed into important ecological zones.
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Lake Assad بحيرة الأسد | |
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Location | Raqqa Governorate |
Coordinates | 36°00′N 38°10′E |
Type | reservoir |
Primary inflows | Euphrates |
Primary outflows | Euphrates |
Basin countries | Syria, Turkey |
Built | 1968 |
First flooded | 1974 |
Max. length | 80 km (50 mi) |
Max. width | 8 km (5 mi) |
Surface area | 525 km2 (203 sq mi) |
Water volume | 10 km3 (2.4 cu mi) |
Islands | Jazirat al-Thawrah |
Settlements | Al-Thawrah |
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