Sardasht Dam, Embankment dam in Sardasht County, Iran.
The Sardasht Dam extends 275 meters across the Little Zab River, featuring a rock-fill earth core structure reaching a height of 116 meters.
Initial reconnaissance studies for the Sardasht Dam commenced in 1999, followed by construction contract approval in 2009 and official groundbreaking in 2011.
The dam supports local agricultural traditions in West Azerbaijan province, enabling year-round farming practices through consistent water distribution to surrounding communities.
The hydroelectric power station generates 482 gigawatt-hours annually through its three turbines, each delivering 50 megawatts of electrical capacity.
The reservoir holds 545 million cubic meters of water, making it a central water management facility for the entire Sardasht region.
Location: Sardasht County
Length: 275 m
GPS coordinates: 36.08000,45.56222
Latest update: September 27, 2025 15:21
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