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Beyhan II Dam, Gravity dam in Beyhan, Elazığ Province, Turkey

The Beyhan II Dam extends 364 meters across the Murat River, featuring a height of 97 meters and three main turbines for power generation.

Construction of the Beyhan II Dam commenced in 2011, with the first generator becoming operational in March 2015 under Kalehan Energy Generation management.

The Beyhan II Dam represents a cornerstone of regional development, creating employment opportunities and supporting agricultural activities for local communities.

The dam produces approximately 1,294 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually through its 582-megawatt hydroelectric power station.

The structure maintains a spillway capacity of 10,528 cubic meters per second, with a reservoir holding 369 million cubic meters of water.

GPS coordinates: 38.70728,39.98689

Latest update: March 16, 2025 18:54

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