Akhasan Dam

Akhasan Dam is an irrigation & industrial water dam and embankment dam in Çankırı Province, Turkey. The dam was constructed between 1996 and 2001. The dam is 48 metres high, has a retained water volume of 16,000,000 m³ and covers an irrigation area of 2,253 ha[1]

Akhasan Dam
Akhasan Dam is located in Turkey
Akhasan Dam
Location of Akhasan Dam in Turkey
Official nameAkhasan Barajı
LocationÇankırı Province, Turkey
Coordinates40.77083°N 32.80528°E / 40.77083; 32.80528
Construction began1996
Opening date2010
Dam and spillways
ImpoundsElma Creek
Height36 m (118 ft)
Reservoir
Total capacity16 hm3 (0.0038 cu mi)
Surface area1.56 km2 (0.60 sq mi)
Power Station
Operator(s)State Hydraulic Works (DSİ)

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