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Local favourite lake · Bani Walid, Libya

The first dam

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The first dam is a lake in Bani Walid, Libya.

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The first 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 The first 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 The first dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 31.74649, 13.93611. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is The first dam full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit The first dam?

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

    What are the places to visit near The first dam?

    Nearby: old houses (fort, 5 km), Qurin Sawalih Village (fort, 5 km), الخرب (fort, 7 km), Addawaira Battale (fort, 9 km), Tank Bani Walid Legendary (fort, 10 km), Wadi Dinar battles .1923-2011 (fort, 10 km).