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Beyhan II Dam

Coordinates: 38°42′26.2″N 039°59′12.8″E / 38.707278°N 39.986889°E / 38.707278; 39.986889
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Beyhan II Dam
Beyhan II Dam is located in Turkey
Beyhan II Dam
Location of Beyhan II Dam in Turkey
CountryTurkey
LocationBeyhan, Palu, Elazığ Province
Coordinates38°42′26.2″N 039°59′12.8″E / 38.707278°N 39.986889°E / 38.707278; 39.986889
PurposePower
StatusPlanned
Owner(s)Kalehan Energy Generation
Dam and spillways
Type of damGravity
ImpoundsMurat River
Height (foundation)62 m (203 ft)
Height (thalweg)41.8 m (137 ft)
Length364 m (1,194 ft)
Dam volume232,000 m3 (303,000 cu yd)
Spillway capacity10,528 m3/s (371,800 cu ft/s)
Reservoir
Total capacity78,920,000 m3 (63,980 acre⋅ft)
TypeConventional
Hydraulic head35 m (115 ft) (gross)
Installed capacity264 MW
Annual generation585 GWh (est.)

The Beyhan II Dam is a planned[1][2] gravity dam on the Murat River near the village of Beyhan in Palu district, Elazığ Province, Turkey. The primary purpose of the 62 m (203 ft) tall dam is power and it supports a 264 MW hydroelectric power station. It is owned by Kalehan Energy Generation.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ "Pöyry to work on Turkey's Beyhan II Dam - International Water Power". www.waterpowermagazine.com. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
  2. ^ "Barajlarda hibrit devri". Türkiye Gazetesi (in Turkish). 24 May 2022. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
  3. ^ "Beyhan 2 Dam and HEPP". Kalehan Enerji Grubu. Retrieved 2022-11-22.