Thursday, 20 June 2013

Karun-3 dam, Iran


The Karun-3 dam is a hydroelectric dam on the Karun River in the province of Khuzestan, Iran. The purpose of the dam is for power generation and flood control. The dam is a concrete double arch type, 673 ft high from the foundation and 607 ft high from the river bed. It was built to help meet Iran's energy demands as well as to provide flood control.

Images of Karun-3 dam


 

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