Shahid Rajaee Dam

Shahid Rajaee Dam, also known as the Soleyman Tangeh Dam, is an arch dam on the Tajan River, located about 38 km (24 mi) south of Sari in Mazandaran Province, Iran. The dam was built for hydroelectric power production, flood control and to provide water for industrial and agricultural use.[1] Construction on the dam began in 1987 and it was complete in 1997.[2] In 2000 the power plant portion of the project was given to Iran Water & Power Resources Development Co. from the Mazandaran Regional Water Authority. An earthquake halted the project in 2002 but the power plant was completed in 2007.[3]

Shahid Rajaee Dam
The upstream face of the dam
Location of Shahid Rajaee Dam in Iran
Country	Iran
Location	Sari, Mazandaran Province
Coordinates	36°14′55.82″N 53°14′32.66″E
Purpose	Power, water supply, flood control
Status	Operational
Construction began	1987
Opening date	1997
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	Arch, variable-radius
Impounds	Tajan River
Height (foundation)	138 m (453 ft)
Length	430 m (1,411 ft)
Width (crest)	7 m (23 ft)
Width (base)	27 m (89 ft)
Reservoir
Total capacity	160,000,000 m^3 (129,714 acre⋅ft)
Surface area	520 ha (2 sq mi)
Maximum length	8.5 km (5 mi)
Power Station
Operator(s)	Mazandaran Regional Water Authority
Commission date	2007
Hydraulic head	91 m (299 ft)
Turbines	3 x 4.5 MW Francis-type
Installed capacity	13.5 MW

It is named after ex-prime minister and president of Iran, Mohammad-Ali Rajai who was killed in a terrorist attack.

See also

• List of power stations in Iran
• List of tallest dams in the world

References

1. "Hydroelectric Power Plants in Iran". IndustCards. Archived from the original on 8 September 2012. Retrieved 21 February 2013.
2. "Shahid Rajaee Dam". Mahab Ghodss. Retrieved 21 February 2013.
3. "Shahid Rajaee Power Plant". Iran Water & Power Resources Development Co. Retrieved 21 February 2013.