Kurit Dam

The Kurit Dam rises 60 meters high with a length of 50 meters and features a sophisticated water outlet system built from stone, brick, and saruj materials.

Construction of the dam began in the 14th century, making it the tallest dam worldwide until the early 1900s, with additional height modifications completed in 1850.

The structure exhibits both Ilkhanid and Qajar architectural elements, representing different periods of Persian engineering and construction techniques through its design and materials.

Located 56 kilometers from Tabas at coordinates 33.436528N, 57.241806E, the dam stands at the edge of Dasht-e Kavir near the village of Kurit.

The dam's lower downstream face has experienced partial collapse, while its former reservoir area contains accumulated silt following the construction of a new dam in 2005.

Location: Deyhuk Rural District

Official opening: 14 century

Architectural style: Ilkhanid architecture, Qajar architecture

Height: 56 m

Length: 50 m

Width: 1.25 m

Made from material: stone, brick, saruj

Website: http://tabasenc.ir/سد-تاریخی-کریت-korit-dam

GPS coordinates: 33.43653,57.24181

Latest update: March 27, 2025 21:59