The Penang's first dam at Air Itam was offically opened in 1962 by the (then) Governor of Penang, TYT Y.M.Raja Tun Uda Al-Haj bin Raja Muhammad.

Carpark near the dam.

The dam that supply water to the Air Itam township.

View from the other end of the dam.

The carpark as seen from the opposite.

The longest part of the dam.

Drought and the increasing population keep the water level low.

Another picture during the dry season.

The stream that flowed into the dam.

You can see Georgetown from here.

The dam is a popular jogging road.

The enchanting atmosphere after a downpour. Note the level of water.

The water lever at the rim of the overflow conduit.

The pumphouse and part of Georgetown as seen from the dam.

The water level submerging most of the blouders leaving behind a small rocky island.

You could see turtle at the dam.

There is a waterfall flowing into the dam which you can see from the carpark.