Deriner Dam

The Deriner Dam extends 720 meters across the Çoruh River, featuring a double-curved arch structure rising 249 meters from its foundation.

Construction of the dam started in 1998 under a Turkish-Russian-Swiss consortium, with water impoundment beginning in 2012 and power generation commencing in 2013.

The dam bears the name of İbrahim Deriner, the Chief Engineer who died during the initial research phase of this engineering project.

The hydroelectric power station generates 670 megawatts of electricity while maintaining flood control measures through spillways capable of discharging 7,000 cubic meters per second.

The reservoir created by the dam holds 1.97 billion cubic meters of water and covers 26.4 square kilometers, making it among the largest water bodies in eastern Turkey.

Location: Artvin Province

Inception: January 1998

Elevation above the sea: 1,147 m

Length: 720 m

GPS coordinates: 41.16995,41.87027

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:32