Jiroft Dam

Jiroft Dam is a concrete arch structure built across the Halil River that holds back water for both power generation and irrigation. The facility operates as part of a regional water management system that serves multiple communities downstream.

Construction began in the mid-1970s and continued for around 16 years before completion. The project represented an important step in the region's water infrastructure development.

The dam's presence in Kerman Province has transformed local agricultural practices by enabling irrigation for 14,200 hectares of farmland in the region.

The site is accessible year-round in a hot, dry climate region. Visitors should plan visits for early morning or late afternoon during warmer months when temperatures are more comfortable.

During its first operational year in 1993, the dam managed an extraordinary flood with a discharge of 5,035 cubic meters per second.

Location: Jiroft County

Official opening: December 27, 1991

Elevation above the sea: 1,185 m

Height: 134 m

Length: 277 m

Width: 5 m

Made from material: concrete

GPS coordinates: 28.86028,57.46639

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:46