Aswan Dam 

Aswan Dam

 The Aswan Dam was constructed from the year 1898 to 1902.The project was designed by Sir William Willcocks and involved several eminent engineers of the time, including Sir Benjamin Baker and Sir John Aird, whose firm, John Aird & Co., was the main contractor. 

Aswan Dam

The Aswan Dam has had a significant impact on the economy and culture of Egypt. It was built by the desire and ability to control floods so as to protect and support farmland. The floods are lessened by the reservoir storage provided by the Aswan Dam.The Aswan Dam is 3,830 metres long, 980 metres wide at base, 40 meters wide at the crest and 111 meters tall.The Aswan Dam is built for  protection from floods and droughts, an increase in agricultural production and employment, electricity production and improved navigation that benefits tourism.