Aswan High Dam

The Aswan High Dam is a significant embankment dam located on the Nile River in Egypt, completed in 1970. It was built to control flooding, generate hydroelectric power, and improve irrigation for agriculture. By creating Lake Nasser, one of the largest artificial lakes in the world, it helps store water for dry seasons. The dam plays a crucial role in Egypt's economy and water management but has also raised environmental and social challenges, such as displacement of communities and impacts on wildlife. Overall, it is a key infrastructure project with both benefits and trade-offs.