The ASWAN Dam is an embankment dam located in Egypt on the Nile River. It was built between 1960 and 1970 and is one of the largest dams in the world. The dam provides hydroelectric power, irrigation, and flood control for the region. It also helps to regulate the flow of the Nile, which is essential for the agriculture of Egypt. The dam has been a source of controversy due to its environmental impacts, but it remains an important part of the Egyptian economy.