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 Zayanderud Dam is the main water reservoir with 1450 MCM capacity and has been exploited since 1971. The Zayanderud has provided the needs of water for important economic activities including agricultural, industrial and domestic consumptions. 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] In recent years, the Zayandeh River has experienced significant reductions in flow due to a combination of drought, climate change, and overuse of water resources.

Zayanderud Dam
Country	Iran
Location	Chadegan, Iran
Coordinates	32°44′02″N 50°44′13″E
Purpose	Water supply, Power, Irrigation
Status	Operational
Construction began	1967
Opening date	1971
Owner(s)	Water Regional Company of Esfahan
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	Arch dam
Impounds	Zayandeh River
Height	88 m (289 ft)
Height (foundation)	100 m (330 ft)
Length	450 m (1,480 ft)
Width (crest)	6.50 m (21.3 ft)
Width (base)	28.72 m (94.2 ft)
Reservoir
Total capacity	1,450,000,000 m3 (1,180,000 acre⋅ft)
Power Station
Installed capacity	55 MW
Website https://www.esrw.ir/st/130

See also

• Iran portal
• Water portal
• Renewable energy portal

• List of power stations in Iran
• Dams in Iran

References

1. Jeroen C. J. H. Aerts; Peter Droogers, eds. (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.
2. "Dam and tunnel projects in operation" (in Persian). Esfahan Regional Water Company. Archived from the original on 19 February 2014. Retrieved 28 January 2014.