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Local favourite lake · Sana'a Governorate, Yemen

moktan dam

سد مختان

moktan dam is a lake in Sana'a Governorate, Yemen.

moktan dam: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit moktan dam

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach moktan dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 15.38379, 44.33198. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is moktan dam full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for moktan dam yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit moktan dam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near moktan dam?

    Nearby: Jabal Nuqum (viewpoint, 11 km), Masjid al Bakiliyah (dargah, 16 km), Old Great Mosque (dargah, 16 km), Ghumdan Palace (fort, 16 km), Alshohda Mosque (dargah, 16 km), Qubbat Al-Mahdi (dargah, 17 km).