Zernek Dam is a rock-fill embankment dam on the Hoşap River, located near the village Zernek, 28 km (17 mi) southeast of Van in Van Province, Turkey. It was built between 1980 and 1988 and has an installed capacity of 5 MW.[1]

Zernek Dam
Zernek Dam is located in Turkey
Zernek Dam
Location of Zernek Dam in Turkey
Official nameZernek Baraji
CountryTurkey
Coordinates38°21′19″N 43°39′24″E / 38.35528°N 43.65667°E / 38.35528; 43.65667
StatusOperational
Construction began1980
Opening date1988
Owner(s)Turkish State Hydraulic Works
Dam and spillways
Type of damEmbankment, rock-fill with clay core
ImpoundsHoşap River
Height80 m (262 ft)
Dam volume2,100,000 m3 (2,746,696 cu yd)
Reservoir
Total capacity104×10^6 m3 (84,314 acre⋅ft)
Surface area5 km2 (2 sq mi)
Power Station
Installed capacity5 MW

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  1. ^ "Zernek Dam". State Hydraulic Works. Retrieved 24 November 2011.[dead link]