Yeruham Dam

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Tel-Yeruham Dam, also known as, Yeruham Dam is a masonry dam situated on the Revivim Stream, a tributary of the HaBesor Stream, in Yeruham, Southern District, Israel. The dam has many purposes which include flood control, irrigation, municipal water supply, tourism and recreation. It impounded Lake Yeruham between 1953 and 1954. In 1974 the area around the lake was improved with plants and facilities to improve recreation. ()

Opened: 1954 (70 years ago)Length: 262 ftHeight: 49 ftReservoir area: 149.99 acres (0.2344 mi²)Coordinates: 30°59'17"N, 34°53'41"E

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Yeruham Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Yerucham, HaMakhtesh HaGadol.

1.5 miE
Town
Yerucham
39 min walk • Yeruham is a town in the Southern District of Israel, in the Negev desert. It covers 38,584 dunams, and had a population of 10,294 in 2019. It is named after the Biblical Jeroham.
6.3 miSE
National park
HaMakhtesh HaGadol
160 min walk • Visitors to HaMakhtesh HaGadol can explore the crater on foot or by vehicle, taking in the breathtaking views of the surrounding desert landscape. Hiking and biking trails wind through the crater, offering opportunities to discover hidden gems and unique rock...