Atasu Dam is a concrete-face rock-fill dam on the Gaylan River, 16 km (10 mi) south of Trabzon in Trabzon Province, Turkey. It was built between 1998 and 2010 for the primary purpose of drinking water supply but also has a 5 MW hydroelectric power station.[2]

Atasu Dam
Atasu Dam is located in Turkey
Atasu Dam
Location of Atasu Dam in Turkey
Official nameAtasu Baraji
CountryTurkey
LocationTrabzon
Coordinates40°51′22″N 39°41′58″E / 40.85611°N 39.69944°E / 40.85611; 39.69944
Construction began1998
Opening date2010
Owner(s)Turkish State Hydraulic Works
Dam and spillways
Type of damEmbankment, concrete-face rock-fill
ImpoundsGalyan River
Height118 m (387 ft)
Length372 m (1,220 ft)
Width (crest)8 m (26 ft)
Dam volume3,800,000 m3 (4,970,212 cu yd)
Reservoir
Creates36,000,000 m3 (29,186 acre⋅ft)[1]
Surface area1 km2 (0 sq mi)
Power Station
Installed capacity5 MW
Annual generation27 GWh

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References

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  1. ^ "CFRD practice in Turkey". International Water Power and Dam Construction. 17 April 2007. Archived from the original on 5 June 2012. Retrieved 19 November 2011.
  2. ^ "Atasu Dam". State Hydraulic Works. Archived from the original on 25 April 2012. Retrieved 19 November 2011.