Bağıştaş 2 Dam, dam in Bağıştaş İliç, Erzincan Province
Bağıştaş 2 Dam is a concrete gravity dam near Erzincan that holds back water across a wide valley with a curved structural design. The construction is built to withstand the force of water flow and dominates the landscape when viewed from a distance.
The dam was completed in 2014 as a major engineering project that required several years of construction by many workers and engineers. It became part of a broader effort to improve water management in eastern Turkey.
A road runs across the top of the dam allowing vehicle access and maintenance work, with sweeping views into the valley. The surrounding area is open and easy to walk through, with calm water views behind the structure.
Water released from the dam flows into rivers that travel through the countryside, helping maintain the natural environment and providing water for wildlife and vegetation. For local residents, the structure represents progress and wise use of natural resources.
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