The Arda dam, also known as the Wadi Arda dam, is a dam in Saudi Arabia opened in 1984 and located in Tayif city of Mecca region.[1] The main purpose of the dam is flood control. [2] The estimated cost of the dam is SR140 million (US 37,33 million).[3]

Arda dam
Arda Dam is located in Saudi Arabia
Arda Dam
Location of Arda dam in Saudi Arabia
CountrySaudi Arabia
LocationTayif city
Coordinates21°16′13.001″N 40°24′56.998″E / 21.27027806°N 40.41583278°E / 21.27027806; 40.41583278
PurposeFlood control
Opening date1984; 40 years ago (1984)
Owner(s)Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (Saudi Arabia)

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  1. ^ Chowdhury, Shakhawat; Al-Zahrani, Muhammad (2015). "Characterizing water resources and trends of sector wise water consumptions in Saudi Arabia". Journal of King Saud University - Engineering Sciences. 27: 68–82. doi:10.1016/j.jksues.2013.02.002.
  2. ^ Team, GeoNetwork (2007-02-07). "GeoNetwork opensource portal to spatial data and information". www.fao.org. Retrieved 2019-10-27.
  3. ^ "SR1 billion set aside to build new dams". Arab News. 2002-01-12. Retrieved 2019-10-29.