Zayanderud Dam
Zayanderud Dam, also spelled Zayandeh Rud Dam formerly known as the Shah Abbas Dam, is an arch dam on the Zayandeh River about 10 km (6.2 mi) east of Chadegan, Iran. The primary purpose of the dam is water supply to Isfahan which lies 88 km (55 mi) to the east. It also supports a power station with an installed capacity of 55 MW.[1][2]
| Zayanderud Dam | |
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| Country | Iran |
| Location | Water supply, power |
| Coordinates | 32°44′02.05″N 50°44′13.5″E |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | 1967 |
| Opening date | 1971 |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Arch |
| Impounds | Zayandeh River |
| Height | 100 m (330 ft) |
| Length | 450 m (1,480 ft) |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 1,450,000,000 m3 (1,180,000 acre⋅ft) |
| Power Station | |
| Installed capacity | 55 MW |
References
- Aerts,..., edited by Jeroen C. J. H.; Droogers,, Peter (2004). Climate change in contrasting river basins : adaptation strategies for water, food and environment. Wallingford: CABI publ. p. 117. ISBN 0851998356. Retrieved 28 January 2014.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link) CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
- "Dam and tunnel projects in operation" (in Persian). Esfahan Regional Water Company. Retrieved 28 January 2014.
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