Beyhan I Dam, Hydroelectric power station in Elazığ, Turkey
The concrete gravity dam reaches a height of 83.6 meters and contains three Francis turbines with a total capacity of 600 megawatts.
Construction of the Beyhan I Dam started in 2011 and reached completion in January 2015 through a partnership between Özaltın Construction and Cengiz Construction.
The Beyhan I Dam represents a shift in Turkey's energy infrastructure, marking the first hydroelectric initiative developed through private sector partnerships.
The facility generates 1,253 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually, distributing power through a 380-kilovolt switchyard to the national power grid.
The dam operates with three main units of 186 megawatts each and an additional 25-megawatt unit, utilizing a water head of 73 meters.
Inception: 2011
GPS coordinates: 38.75193,40.13577
Latest update: May 23, 2025 05:05
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