Beyhan II Dam

Beyhan II Dam
Location of Beyhan II Dam in Turkey
Country Turkey
Location Beyhan, Palu, Elazığ Province
Coordinates 38°42′26.2″N 039°59′12.8″E / 38.707278°N 39.986889°E / 38.707278; 39.986889Coordinates: 38°42′26.2″N 039°59′12.8″E / 38.707278°N 39.986889°E / 38.707278; 39.986889
Purpose Power
Status Planned
Owner(s) Kalehan Energy Generation
Dam and spillways
Type of dam Gravity
Impounds Murat River
Height (foundation) 62 m (203 ft)
Height (thalweg) 41.8 m (137 ft)
Length 364 m (1,194 ft)
Dam volume 232,000 m3 (303,000 cu yd)
Spillway capacity 10,528 m3/s (371,800 cu ft/s)
Reservoir
Total capacity 78,920,000 m3 (63,980 acre·ft)
Power station
Type Conventional
Hydraulic head 35 m (115 ft) (gross)
Installed capacity 264 MW
Annual generation 585 GWh (est.)

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]

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References

  1. "Beyhan II Dam and HEPP". Kalehan Energy Group. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
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