Obruk Dam, Hydroelectric power station on Kızılırmak River, Çorum Province, Turkey
The Obruk Dam contains four Francis turbines generating 202 megawatts of electricity through a 67-meter-high embankment structure on the Kızılırmak River.
The Turkish State Hydraulic Works initiated the construction of Obruk Dam in 1996, completing the project in 2007 to meet growing energy requirements.
The power station functions as a central element in regional development by providing electricity to multiple communities throughout Çorum Province.
The facility maintains an annual generation capacity of 473 gigawatt-hours while managing a water reservoir of 661 million cubic meters.
Each of the four Francis turbines in the power station operates independently at 50.5 megawatts, allowing flexible power generation based on demand.
Inception: 1996
GPS coordinates: 40.77028,34.78806
Latest update: March 13, 2025 11:41
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