Çocuktepe Dam, Gravity dam in Çukurca, Hakkâri Province, Turkey
Çocuktepe Dam is a gravity dam on the Güzeldere River near Çukurca in Hakkâri Province. The structure measures roughly 127 meters long and was designed to store water and control the river flow in this mountainous region.
Construction began in 2008 under Turkey's State Hydraulic Works as part of a development initiative in this southeastern region. The project forms part of a broader infrastructure program for border areas.
The dam project reflects Turkey's approach to regional development, incorporating water management solutions while addressing border security considerations in southeastern provinces.
The structure stands about 45 meters high and will hold roughly 3.1 million cubic meters of water. Its location in a mountain valley makes access challenging and requires local guidance for visits.
It is part of a network of roughly 11 dams strategically positioned across mountain valleys in this southeastern region. This collection forms an interconnected system for water control spanning multiple valleys.
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