| Lake Hamrin | |
|---|---|
  Lake Hamrin | |
| Location | Diyala Governorate |
| Coordinates | 34°11′28″N 44°59′42″E / 34.19111°N 44.99500°E |
| Type | reservoir |
| Basin countries | Iraq |
| Surface area | 340 km2 (130 sq mi) |
| Water volume | 2×109 m3 (1.6×106 acre⋅ft) |
| Settlements | Hamrin |
Lake Hamrin, is a man-made lake approximately 50 km (31 mi) north-east of Baqubah, in Iraq's Diyala Governorate. The town of Hamrin sits on the western shore of the lake, both of which are at the southern tip of the Hamrin mountains. The Hemrin Dam, which creates Lake Hamrin, was established in 1981 as an artificial dam to hold over two billion cubic metres of water. It is a source of fish and also provides water for nearby date palm orchards and other farms. In June 2008, it was reported that due to Iranian damming of the Alwand River, the lake had lost nearly 80% of its capacity.[1]