Shahid Rajaee Dam

Shahid Rajaee Dam
The upstream face of the dam
Shahid Rajaee Dam is located in Iran
Shahid Rajaee Dam
Location of Shahid Rajaee Dam in Iran
CountryIran
LocationSari, Mazandaran Province
Coordinates36°14′55.82″N 53°14′32.66″E / 36.2488389°N 53.2424056°E / 36.2488389; 53.2424056
PurposePower, water supply, flood control
StatusOperational
Construction began1987
Opening date1997
Dam and spillways
Type of damArch, variable-radius
ImpoundsTajan River
Height (foundation)138 m (453 ft)
Length430 m (1,411 ft)
Width (crest)7 m (23 ft)
Width (base)27 m (89 ft)
Reservoir
Total capacity160,000,000 m3 (129,714 acre⋅ft)
Surface area520 ha (2 sq mi)
Maximum length8.5 km (5 mi)
Power Station
Operator(s)Mazandaran Regional Water Authority
Commission date2007
Hydraulic head91 m (299 ft)
Turbines3 x 4.5 MW Francis-type
Installed capacity13.5 MW

Shahid Rajaee Dam, also known as the Soleyman Tangeh Dam, is an arch dam on the Tajan River, located about 38 km (24 mi) south of Sari in Mazandaran Province, Iran. The dam was built for hydroelectric power production, flood control and to provide water for industrial and agricultural use.[1] Construction on the dam began in 1987 and it was complete in 1997.[2] In 2000 the power plant portion of the project was given to Iran Water & Power Resources Development Co. from the Mazandaran Regional Water Authority. An earthquake halted the project in 2002 but the power plant was completed in 2007.[3]

It is named after ex-prime minister and president of Iran, Mohammad-Ali Rajai who was killed in a terrorist attack.

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References

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  1. ^ "Hydroelectric Power Plants in Iran". IndustCards. Archived from the original on 8 September 2012. Retrieved 21 February 2013.
  2. ^ "Shahid Rajaee Dam". Mahab Ghodss. Retrieved 21 February 2013.
  3. ^ "Shahid Rajaee Power Plant". Iran Water & Power Resources Development Co. Retrieved 21 February 2013.