On 25/12/2010 , H.E Dr. Tariq al-Zadjali- Director General of AOAD and H.E Dr. Taysir al-Samadi, Minister of Agriculture, Jordon , have concluded in Amman , an agreement for the construction of an  Earth Dam at al-Azraq district in the kingdom .

The two-million capacity dam , known as 'Wadi al-Hurth Dam'  is planed to enhance the rainwater harvesting capabilities  of  Jordon for the sake of pastoralists , cattle herders as well as improving the flora of the region , the biodiversity and the surrounding environment by  making  it more suitable for human life.