Dukan Dam, Arch dam in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
The Dukan Dam spans 345 meters across the Lesser Zab River with curved concrete walls reaching 120 meters in radius.
Construction of the Dukan Dam began in 1954, marking Iraq's first major water infrastructure project, and operations commenced in 1959.
The dam created a large reservoir that became central to local Kurdish communities, supporting agriculture and establishing new fishing traditions.
Visitors can access the dam site by paying 1,000 to 2,000 Iraqi dinars, with restaurants and recreational facilities available in the surrounding area.
The dam's reservoir reached full capacity only twice since construction: first in 1988 and again in April 2019, creating rare waterfall events.
Location: Sulaymaniyah Governorate
Inception: 1954
Length: 345 m
GPS coordinates: 35.95417,44.95278
Latest update: May 12, 2025 12:34
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