Atikhisar Dam | |
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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.