Gotvand Dam, Embankment dam in Gotvand County, Iran.
Gotvand Dam stands as Iran's tallest embankment dam at 182 meters high and 760 meters long, constructed across the Karun River with a gravel-core design and concrete spillway system.
Construction of Gotvand Dam began in the early 2000s following decades of planning that started with initial feasibility studies in the 1950s, with water impoundment commencing in September 2011.
The dam represents Iran's pursuit of energy self-sufficiency and water resource management, significantly influencing regional employment and agricultural development while affecting local communities through resettlement programs.
Visitors can access the dam from Gotvand town with proper coordination with local authorities, while the facility generates 4,250 gigawatt-hours annually through four 250-megawatt turbines.
The dam's construction revealed underlying salt deposits that dissolved into the reservoir upon filling, causing unexpected water salinity issues that continue to affect downstream agricultural activities.
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