He was serving as director general of reservoirs for Egypt when he completed his studies and plans in 1896 to construct the Aswan Low Dam, the first true storage reservoir on the river. He supervised its construction from 1898 to its completion in 1902. He also designed and constructed another dam on the Nile, the Assiut Barrage, also completed in 1902.
While serving as director general of reservoirs for Egypt, he concluded his studies and plans in 1896 to construct the Aswan Low Dam, the first true storage reservoir on the river. He managed its construction from 1898 until it was completed in 1902. Additionally, he designed and built another dam on the Nile, the Assiut Barrage, which was completed in 1902.