Dam in Asir Ghraba dam Location of Ghraba dam in Saudi Arabia Country Saudi Arabia Location Asir Coordinates 19°41′47″N 42°29′15″E﻿ / ﻿19.69639°N 42.48750°E﻿ / 19.69639; 42.48750Coordinates: 19°41′47″N 42°29′15″E﻿ / ﻿19.69639°N 42.48750°E﻿ / 19.69639; 42.48750 Purpose Flood control Opening date 2005; 16 years ago (2005) Owner(s) Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (Saudi Arabia)