Mahabad Dam
| Mahabad Dam | |
|---|---|
 The dam at night | |
  Location of Mahabad Dam in Iran | |
| Country | Iran |
| Location | Mahabad, West Azerbaijan province |
| Coordinates | 36°46′03″N 45°42′06″E / 36.76750°N 45.70167°ECoordinates: 36°46′03″N 45°42′06″E / 36.76750°N 45.70167°E |
| Purpose | Irrigation, power |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | 1968 |
| Opening date | 1970 |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Embankment, earth and rock-fill |
| Impounds | Mahabad River |
| Height | 47.5 m (156 ft) |
| Length | 700 m (2,300 ft) |
| Width (base) | 221.5 m (727 ft) |
| Dam volume | 1,500,000 m3 (2,000,000 cu yd) |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 197,000,000 m3 (160,000 acre·ft) |
| Active capacity | 180,000,000 m3 (150,000 acre·ft) |
| Normal elevation | 1,358.5 m (4,457 ft) |
| Power station | |
| Operator(s) | West Azarbaijan Water |
| Commission date | 1972[1] |
| Turbines | 2 x 3 MW |
| Installed capacity | 6 MW[2] |
Mahabad Dam is an embankment dam on the Mahabad River near the city of Mahabad, West Azerbaijan province, Iran. It was built before 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.[3] Water from the dam's reservoir is used to irrigate about 20,000 ha (49,000 acres) of farmland. The dam also has a hydroelectric power station. Construction began in 1968 and the dam was completed in 1970.[4][5]
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.
References
- ↑ "Specifications of Thermal and Hydro Plants in 2009" (Excel). Tavanir. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
- ↑ "Reference List for Hydro Power Plants" (PDF). INGRA. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
- ↑ دریاچه سد مهاباد
- ↑ D. Abolhassani, R.P. Brenner, F. Bahrami-Samani (June 1988). "Unusual Behaviour of an Earth-Rockfill Dam" (PDF). Proceedings: Second International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering. StLouis, Mo. (3.01). Retrieved 19 January 2015.
- ↑ "Double increase in water reserves behind Mahabad Dam". IRNA. 15 December 2014. Retrieved 19 January 2015.