The Sidi Salem Dam is the largest embankment dam in Tunisia located 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) northwest of Testour on the Medjerda River in Béja Governorate, Tunisia. Constructed between 1977 and 1981, the dams supplies water for irrigation and supports a 12 megawatts (16,000 hp) power station.^[1]

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Sidi Salem Dam
Location of Sidi Salem Dam in Tunisia
Official name	Barrage Sidi Salem
Country	Tunisia
Location	Testour
Coordinates	36°35′26″N 9°23′49″E
Status	Operational
Construction began	1977
Opening date	1981
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	Embankment
Impounds	Medjerda River
Height	73 m (240 ft)
Length	345 m (1,132 ft)
Width (crest)	9.5 m (31 ft)
Dam volume	4,500,000 m3 (160,000,000 cu ft)
Spillway capacity	4,300 m3/s (150,000 cu ft/s)
Reservoir
Total capacity	650×10^6 m3 (526,964 acre⋅ft)
Power Station
Hydraulic head	75 m (246 ft) avg.
Installed capacity	12 MW (16,000 hp)

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