Samarra Barrage

The Samarra Barrage is a multi-purpose barrage on the Tigris River adjacent of and north of Baghdad, Iraq. The main purpose of the dam is to divert floodwater in the Tigris River to through the Tharthar depression along with irrigation and an 84 MW hydro-electricity station.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Great Mosque of Samarra and Al-Askari Shrine.

Archaeological site
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The or Al-Malwiya Mosque… is situated 3½ km east of Samarra Barrage.

Mosque
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The , also known as the 'Askariyya… is situated 2½ km east of Samarra Barrage.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Samarra.

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Samarra Barrage

Latitude
34.19635° or 34° 11′ 47″ north
Longitude
43.84517° or 43° 50′ 43″ east
Open location code
8H655RWW+G3
Open­Street­Map ID
way 404202102
Open­Street­Map feature
waterway=­dam
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: موقع سامراء - كري الأنهر and سيطرة الشهيد.

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