The Radoniqi Dam, located near Gjakova in western Kosovo, forms the Radoniq Reservoir, the second-largest in the country. Built in the 1980s, it supplies drinking water to over 200,000 people in Gjakova, Rahovec, and surrounding areas. Operated by KRU Gjakova, it also supports irrigation and industry. The dam is vital for regional water security, with ongoing upgrades to improve capacity, efficiency, and climate resilience.
Name: Radoniqi Dam (Diga e Radoniqit) River: Tributaries from the Dukagjini region; gravity-fed from hydro-catchments Location: Near Gjakova, District of Gjakova, western Kosovo Completion Year: Early 1980s Dam Type: Earth-fill embankment dam Reservoir Name: Radoniq Reservoir (Liqeni i Radoniqit) Reservoir Surface Area: Approx. 5.96 km² Storage Capacity: Over 113 million cubic meters Height of Dam: Approx. 45 meters Length of Dam: Approx. 246 meters
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