Atikhisar Dam
| Atikhisar Dam | |
|---|---|
| Location | Turkey |
| Construction began | 1971 |
| Opening date | 1976 |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Impounds | Sarıçay River |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 52.5 million m³ |
| Catchment area | 471 km² |
| Surface area | 4 km² |
| Maximum water depth | 61 m |
Atikhisar Dam is a dam in Çanakkale Province, Turkey, built between 1971 and 1975 along the Sarıçay River.[1] The dam became operational in 1976 to provide drinking water, irrigation, and flood control. The dam has a 471 km² catchment area, a crest height of 68 m, and stretches 420 m in length.[2] It can hold up to 52.5 million m³ of water. The surrounding region primarily supports agriculture, mining, rural communities, and transportation infrastructure.
References[edit]
- ^ "General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works (Devlet Su İşleri Genel Müdürlüğü)". Archived from the original on 2012-05-09. Retrieved 2012-05-09.
- ^ Fural, Şakir; Kükrer, Serkan; Cürebal, İsa; Aykır, Dilek (2021-04-16). "Spatial distribution, environmental risk assessment, and source identification of potentially toxic metals in Atikhisar dam, Turkey". Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. 193 (5): 268. doi:10.1007/s10661-021-09062-6. ISSN 1573-2959.
See also[edit]
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