Mahabad Dam
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Mahabad Dam (Persian: سد مهاباد) is an embankment dam[4] on the Mahabad River near the city of Mahabad, West Azerbaijan province, Iran. It was built before the Islamic revolution by Yugoslavian engineers and is one of the ten largest dams in Iran. On average, the total volume of annual water input is equal to 339.304 million cubic meters.[5] The Mahabad Dam provides water for agriculture (71%), industry (11%), drinking (7%), and other miscellaneous purposes (11%).[6] The dam also has a hydroelectric power station. Construction began in 1968 and the dam was completed in 1970.[7][8]
Mahabad Dam | |
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Country | Iran |
Location | Mahabad, West Azerbaijan province |
Coordinates | 36°46′03″N 45°42′06″E |
Purpose | Flood control, Irrigation, Power |
Status | Operational |
Construction began | 1968 |
Opening date | 1970; 54 years ago (1970) |
Owner(s) | Regional Company of West Azerbaijan |
Dam and spillways | |
Type of dam | Embankment, earth and rock-fill |
Impounds | Mahabad River |
Height | 45 m (148 ft) |
Height (foundation) | 47 m (154 ft) |
Length | 700 m (2,300 ft) |
Width (crest) | 8 m (26 ft) |
Width (base) | 221.5 m (727 ft) |
Dam volume | 1,500,000 m3 (2,000,000 cu yd) |
Reservoir | |
Total capacity | 230,000,000 m3 (190,000 acre⋅ft) |
Active capacity | 190,000,000 m3 (150,000 acre⋅ft) |
Catchment area | 808 km2 [1] |
Normal elevation | 1,358.5 m (4,457 ft) |
Operator(s) | Regional Company of West Azerbaijan |
Commission date | 1972[2] |
Turbines | 2 x 3 MW |
Installed capacity | 6 MW[3] |
Mahabad–Sardasht Road and Mahabad-Piranshahr Road pass along this beautiful lake. Scenic areas around the lake include the islands Qazîabad, Serî Meydan and Taqeda (single tree). The lake is a perfect place for swimming and fishing. Fishes such as carp and perch from the lake can be noted.