Haditha Dam
Плотина Хадита (Эль-Кадисия)
An earth-fill dam on the Euphrates about 9 km long and 57 m high, built in 1977–1987. The studies and design of the dam were carried out by the Soviet side (Technopromexport) under a contract with Iraq's Ministry of Irrigation; the power station and its equipment were designed and supplied by Yugoslav firms. The installed capacity of the hydroelectric plant is 660 MW.
Земляная плотина на Евфрате длиной около 9 км и высотой 57 м построена в 1977–1987 годах. Изыскания и проектирование плотины по договору с Министерством ирригации Ирака выполнила советская сторона (объединение «Технопромэкспорт»); здание ГЭС и оборудование проектировали и поставляли югославские фирмы. Установленная мощность гидроэлектростанции — 660 МВт.
Property abroad
EraUSSR
FunctionIndustry and infrastructure
Present ownerState of Iraq (Ministry of Water Resources)
Acquisitionbuilt, 1987
StatusIn use
As of2026-01
According to a paper published on 7 January 2026, the scheme is in operation and remains one of Iraq's largest hydropower plants.
Map
Sources
- Abdullah M., Al-Ansari N. Irrigation projects in Iraq (Luleå University of Technology, 2021)
- Wikipedia — Haditha Dam
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