Aswan Reservoir Studies
Willcocks develops plans for Nile storage and irrigation regulation at Aswan.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
William Willcocks Biography and Timeline
Follow William Willcocks through 5 dated historical records for Great Britain.
William Willcocks, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1892–1902Years on this page
1892
Nile Storage Surveys Developed
William Willcocks pursued studies of Nile water storage intended to support more reliable irrigation in Egypt.
1898
Aswan Low Dam Design
Willcocks prepares the principal irrigation design for the first Aswan Dam.
1900
Reservoir Irrigation Scheme Refined
Willcocks's engineering plans linked stored Nile water to expanded agricultural irrigation downstream.
1902
Completion of Aswan Low Dam
Willcocks sees the original Aswan Dam completed as a major irrigation reservoir.
Records, sources and methodology
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