Oymapinar Dam, Hydroelectric power station and arch dam in Antalya Province, Turkey.
The Oymapinar Dam spans 360 meters across the Manavgat River, featuring four underground turbines that generate 540 megawatts of electrical power for the region.
Construction of the dam commenced in 1977 through a collaboration with USSR designers and German company Bilfinger Berger, reaching completion in 1984.
The dam represents a milestone in Turkish engineering development, demonstrating the nation's capability to harness natural resources for sustainable energy production.
Visitors can locate the dam 23 kilometers upstream from Manavgat town and 40 kilometers east of Antalya using GPS coordinates 36.90872, 31.53168.
The reservoir created by the dam holds 300 million cubic meters of freshwater, covering a surface area of 4.7 square kilometers.
Location: Antalya Province
Inception: 1977
Length: 360 m
GPS coordinates: 36.90872,31.53168
Latest update: March 12, 2025 14:39
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