Amir Kabir Dam

The Amir Kabir Dam rises 180 meters high and stretches 390 meters across the Karaj River in the Central Alborz mountain range.

Morrison-Knudsen Company completed the construction of this concrete structure in 1961 after conducting extensive studies for 22 years.

The construction of the dam required the relocation of Varian village to higher ground, making the original settlement accessible only by water.

The dam generates 90 megawatts of hydroelectric power while maintaining a reservoir capacity of 202 million cubic meters for water supply and irrigation.

Rainbow trout inhabit the dam's reservoir, which serves as a location for sailing and water skiing activities during summer months.

Location:

Inception: 1957

Official opening: 1961

Elevation above the sea: 1,667 m

Height: 180 m

Length: 30 m

Made from material: concrete

GPS coordinates: 35.95704,51.09076

Latest update: March 12, 2025 14:39