List of reservoirs and dams in Iran

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The massive Karun-3 dam, was inaugurated recently as part of a drive to boost Iran's growing energy demands
The massive Karun-3 dam, was inaugurated recently as part of a drive to boost Iran's growing energy demands

Dam construction started in Iran in the 1950s. Some fourteen large dams were built with the help of foreign engineers and advisors during two decades preceding the Islamic Revolution.

In the post-revolution era, Iran's dam building capacity was significantly strengthened, with some 200 contracting companies, 70 consultant firms and 30 corporations as well as hundreds of hydroelectric manufacturing units having been established in less than three decades. In addition to the necessity of generating electricity, Iran needs dams to effectively control and manage a growing water shortage across the country. [1]

The major reservoirs and dams in Iran are:

Another 88 small and giant dams are being constructed nationwide (2007).[2][3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Press TV - 12 new dams to come on stream
  2. ^ Iran Daily - Domestic Economy - 06/27/07
  3. ^ Iran Daily - Domestic Economy - 07/23/07

[edit] See also

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