This is a concrete faced rockfill dam located in a narrow valley of Sg.Beris 1.6km upstream of the confluence between Sg.Muda in the district of Sik, in the state of Kedah. Completed in 2004 at a cost of RM360,000,000.00 it is used to regulate flows in Sg.Muda basin to augment water available for irrigation of paddy/upland crops, domestic and industrial water supply and other uses. The reservoir at its normal pool level covers an area of 13.7km2 whilst at maximum pool level inundates an area of 16.1km2. It has a gross storage capacity of 122.4Mcm with an effective storage of 144Mcm.

Background of Project

Location

Year Completed

Year of Constrution

Poject Cost

Sik, Kedah

2004

2000

RM 360,000,000.00

Information of Strtucture

Reservoir Area

Capacity

Catchment Area

Height

16.1 Km²

122.4 Mm³

116.0 Km²

40.0 m

Crest Length

Structure Material

Crest Elevation

Spillway Type

155.0 m

Concrete-faced Rockfill

88.0 m

Overflow ogee with side channel chute and bucket