Country Turkey Status Operational Type of dam Embankment, rock-fill Owner State Hydraulic Works Construction began 2008 | Location Siirt Opening date 2011 Impounds Botan River Construction cost 465 million USD Impound Botan River | |
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The Alkumru Dam is an rock-fill embankment dam on the Botan River, located 14 km (9 mi) east of Siirt in Siirt Province, Turkey. The dam was constructed between 2008 and 2011. It was inaugurated by President Abdullah Gül and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on 19 May 2011. Its primary purpose is hydroelectric power generation and it supports a 265.5 MW power station. The first two generators were commissioned in March 2011 with the third and final in April 2011.
Map of Alkumru Dam, 56870 Ayd%C4%B1nlar%2FSiirt Province, Turkey
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