Beyhan II Dam

The Beyhan I Dam is a gravity dam on the Murat River near the village of Beyhan in Palu district, Elazığ Province, Turkey. The primary purpose of the 62 m (203 ft) tall dam is power and it supports a 264 MW hydroelectric power station. It is owned by Kalehan Energy Generation.[1]

Beyhan II Dam
Location of Beyhan II Dam in Turkey
CountryTurkey
LocationBeyhan, Palu, Elazığ Province
Coordinates38°42′26.2″N 039°59′12.8″E
PurposePower
StatusPlanned
Owner(s)Kalehan Energy Generation
Dam and spillways
Type of damGravity
ImpoundsMurat River
Height (foundation)62 m (203 ft)
Height (thalweg)41.8 m (137 ft)
Length364 m (1,194 ft)
Dam volume232,000 m3 (303,000 cu yd)
Spillway capacity10,528 m3/s (371,800 cu ft/s)
Reservoir
Total capacity78,920,000 m3 (63,980 acre⋅ft)
TypeConventional
Hydraulic head35 m (115 ft) (gross)
Installed capacity264 MW
Annual generation585 GWh (est.)

See also

References

  1. "Beyhan II Dam and HEPP". Kalehan Energy Group. Archived from the original on 21 September 2016. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
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