The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has made strengthening water infrastructure a top priority, laying the groundwork for a more resilient and sustainable water management system.

There are currently 36 dams in the Kurdistan Region: 25 have been completed, while 11 are under construction. In addition, 178 ponds have been built.

Over the past five years, 9 dams have been constructed, with a combined storage capacity exceeding 252 million cubic metres. During the same period, 23 ponds were completed, and 58 more are currently under construction.

Key Benefits of These Projects:

- Protecting and replenishing groundwater resources
- Reducing flood risks in cities and surrounding areas
- Supporting agriculture and livestock sectors
- Providing clean water for residents
- Enhancing environmental sustainability and expanding green spaces
- Promoting tourism development
- Improving water storage and enabling hydroelectric power generation

Total water storage capacity in the Kurdistan Region has reached approximately 8.5 billion cubic metres, while electricity generation from these dams stands at 166 megawatts this year.