Karun-3 Dam
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| Opened | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 48 |
| Annual generation | 4,137 GWh |
| Spillway capacity | 15,000 m3/s (530,000 cu ft/s) |
| Impound | Karun |
| Type of dam | Arch dam |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1108348 |
About Karun-3 Dam
The Karun-3 dam is a hydroelectric dam on the Karun river located in the province of Khuzestan, Iran. It was built to help meet Iran's energy demands as well as to provide seasonal flood control. The Karun river has the highest discharge slits and seasonal flooding in Iran.
