Seyhan Dam

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Seyhan Dam
Seyhan Dam is located in Turkey
Seyhan Dam
Location of Seyhan Dam in Turkey
CountryTurkey
LocationAdana
Coordinates37°02′24″N 35°19′55″E / 37.04000°N 35.33194°E / 37.04000; 35.33194
StatusOperational
Construction began1953
Opening date1956
Dam and spillways
Type of damEmbankment
ImpoundsSeyhan River
Height53 m (174 ft)
Dam volume7,500,000 m3 (9,809,630 cu yd)
Reservoir
Total capacity750,000,000 m3 (608,035 acre⋅ft)
Surface area68 km2 (26 sq mi)[1]
Power Station
Installed capacity59 MW
Annual generation350 GWh

The Seyhan Dam [2] is a hydroelectric dam on the Seyhan River north of Adana, Turkey.

The dam was constructed in the 1950s as the first in a series of hydroelectric projects funded by the World Bank. The project was authorized by Prime Minister Adnan Menderes. The project manager was Süleyman Demirel,[3] who later became prime minister and the ninth president of Turkey.

In 1955, the Roman city of Augusta was discovered during the construction of the dam. It was partially excavated before being flooded by the dam's lake. Parts of the city are visible when the water level in the lake is low.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Seyhan Dam". Turkey State Hydraulic Works. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 25 February 2012.
  2. ^ Technical Information Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Seyhan Dam & Reservoir Lake
  4. ^ Ancient city comes to light as water recedes


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