Atikhisar Dam
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| Atikhisar Dam | |
|---|---|
| Location | Turkey |
| Construction began | 1971 |
| Opening date | 1976 |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Impounds | Sarıçay River |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 52.5 million m3 |
| Catchment area | 471 km2 |
| Surface area | 4 km2 |
| Maximum water depth | 61 m |
Atikhisar Dam is a dam in Çanakkale Province, Turkey, built between 1971 and 1975 along the Sarıçay River.[1] The dam became operational in 1976 to provide drinking water, irrigation, and flood control. The dam has a 471 km2 catchment area, a crest height of 68 m, and stretches 420 m in length.[2] It can hold up to 52.5 million m3 of water. The surrounding region primarily supports agriculture, mining, rural communities, and transportation infrastructure.
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