List of dams and reservoirs in Iran
List of dams and reservoirs in Iran
Iran, a country with diverse geographical features, has numerous dams and reservoirs that play a crucial role in water management, irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, and flood control. This article provides a comprehensive list of significant dams and reservoirs in Iran.
Major Dams and Reservoirs[edit | edit source]
Karun-3 Dam[edit | edit source]
The Karun-3 Dam is located on the Karun River in the Khuzestan Province. It is one of the largest dams in Iran, primarily used for hydroelectric power generation and flood control.
Dez Dam[edit | edit source]
The Dez Dam is situated on the Dez River in the Lorestan Province. It is one of the oldest and tallest dams in Iran, serving purposes such as irrigation, water supply, and hydroelectric power generation.
Karkheh Dam[edit | edit source]
The Karkheh Dam is built on the Karkheh River in the Khuzestan Province. It is used for irrigation, flood control, and hydroelectric power generation.
Sefidrud Dam[edit | edit source]
The Sefidrud Dam, also known as the Manjil Dam, is located on the Sefidrud River in the Gilan Province. It is primarily used for irrigation and flood control.
Gotvand Dam[edit | edit source]
The Gotvand Dam is situated on the Karun River in the Khuzestan Province. It is one of the largest dams in Iran, used for hydroelectric power generation and water storage.
Latyan Dam[edit | edit source]
The Latyan Dam is located on the Jajrud River in the Tehran Province. It is primarily used for water supply to the city of Tehran and for irrigation purposes.
Zayanderud Dam[edit | edit source]
The Zayanderud Dam is built on the Zayanderud River in the Isfahan Province. It is used for irrigation, water supply, and hydroelectric power generation.
Marun Dam[edit | edit source]
The Marun Dam is situated on the Marun River in the Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province. It is used for irrigation and hydroelectric power generation.
Shahid Abbaspour Dam[edit | edit source]
The Shahid Abbaspour Dam, formerly known as the Karun-1 Dam, is located on the Karun River in the Khuzestan Province. It is used for hydroelectric power generation and water storage.
Alavian Dam[edit | edit source]
The Alavian Dam is situated on the Alavian River in the East Azerbaijan Province. It is primarily used for irrigation and water supply.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- Water management in Iran
- Hydroelectric power in Iran
- Irrigation in Iran
- Flood control in Iran
- List of rivers in Iran
 | This Iran location article is a stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it. |
Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
