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]
| Beyhan II Dam | |
|---|---|
  Location of Beyhan II Dam in Turkey | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Location | Beyhan, Palu, Elazığ Province |
| Coordinates | 38°42′26.2″N 039°59′12.8″E / 38.707278°N 39.986889°E |
| Purpose | Power |
| Status | Planned |
| Owner(s) | Kalehan Energy Generation |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Gravity |
| Impounds | Murat River |
| Height (foundation) | 62 m (203 ft) |
| Height (thalweg) | 41.8 m (137 ft) |
| Length | 364 m (1,194 ft) |
| Dam volume | 232,000 m3 (303,000 cu yd) |
| Spillway capacity | 10,528 m3/s (371,800 cu ft/s) |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 78,920,000 m3 (63,980 acre⋅ft) |
| Type | Conventional |
| Hydraulic head | 35 m (115 ft) (gross) |
| Installed capacity | 264 MW |
| Annual generation | 585 GWh (est.) |
See also edit
- Beyhan I Dam – upstream
References edit
- ^ "Pöyry to work on Turkey's Beyhan II Dam - International Water Power". www.waterpowermagazine.com. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
- ^ "Barajlarda hibrit devri". Türkiye Gazetesi (in Turkish). 24 May 2022. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
- ^ "Beyhan 2 Dam and HEPP". Kalehan Enerji Grubu. Retrieved 2022-11-22.