The Bağıştaş 1 Dam is a gravity dam on the Karasu River near İliç in Erzincan Province, eastern Turkey. The primary purpose of the dam is hydroelectric power generation and it supports a 48.6 MW power station. Construction began in 2010 and the generators were commissioned in 2012 and 2013. The dam and power plant are owned and operated by the State Hydraulic Works.[1][2]
Bağıştaş 2 Dam | |
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Official name | Bağıştaş 2 Baraji ve HEPP |
Country | Turkey |
Location | Bağıştaş İliç, Erzincan Province |
Coordinates | 39°25′41.05″N 038°24′49.10″E |
Purpose | Power |
Status | Operational |
Construction began | 2010 |
Opening date | 2014 |
Owner(s) | State Hydraulic Works |
Dam and spillways | |
Type of dam | Gravity |
Impounds | Karasu River |
Height | 18.5 m (61 ft) |
Commission date | 2012-2013 |
Type | Run-of-the-river |
Turbines | 3 x 16.2 MW |
Installed capacity | 48.6 MW |