Aswan is a city in Egypt located on the Nile River. It is known for its two DAMS, the Aswan High DAM and the Aswan Low DAM, which were built by President Gamal Abdel Nasser in the 1960s. The Aswan High DAM is a large embankment DAM that helps to regulate the flow of the Nile River and provides hydroelectric power. The Aswan Low DAM is a smaller DAM that helps to control flooding. Both DAMS are important for the region's water supply and irrigation.