Ayno Maina Dam

The Ayno Maina Dam is located north of Ayno Maina in Kandahar, Afghanistan. It is a recently-built embankment dam for the purpose of providing irrigation water to Ayno Maina. The check dam traps rain water in its reservoir, which is mainly used for watering plants in Ayno Maina.

Ayno Maina Dam
Location of Ayno Maina Dam in Afghanistan
LocationAyno Maina, Kandahar, Afghanistan
Coordinates31°40′59″N 65°47′59″E
PurposeIrrigation
Dam and spillways
Type of damEmbankment
Length330 m (1,080 ft)
Width (base)53 m (174 ft)

The storage of water in Ayno Maina decreases flooding and other environmental issues while at the same time increases wildlife and underground water level of the nearby area, and attracts more tourists to visit Ayno Maina.

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