Shardara Reservoir

The Shardara Reservoir stretches across 900 square kilometers, with a depth of 6.3 meters, connected to the Syr Darya River through an earth-fill embankment dam.

The construction of Shardara Reservoir began in 1964 as part of the Soviet Union's infrastructure development program and reached completion in 1968.

Local fishing communities maintain traditional practices along the reservoir's shores, contributing to the regional food supply and economic sustainability.

The reservoir provides water to the Kyzyl-Kum channel system, supporting agricultural irrigation while generating hydroelectric power through four Kaplan turbines.

Scientific research of the reservoir's surface waters reveals complex microbial communities, including specific groups of Archaea and bacteria from FCB and PVC classifications.

Inception: 1965

GPS coordinates: 41.20041,67.99823

Latest update: May 19, 2025 21:20