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Akgedik Dam
Area Covered | Area around Milas Plain | ||||||||
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Transmission System | Drinking water transmission line to Milas and Bodrum | ||||||||
Water Source | Groundwater in Sarıçay and its surroundings | ||||||||
Responsible Institution | State Hydraulic Works (DSİ) | ||||||||
Purpose(s) | Drinking and usage water supply irrigation | ||||||||
Location | Milas Türkiye Muğla | ||||||||
Akgedik Dam is one of the water infrastructure projects constructed within the boundaries of Milas district in Muğla province, Türkiye, to meet the region’s water needs. Dam was developed primarily to provide drinking and utility water, support irrigation projects, and enhance the efficient use of regional water resources.
The dam was planned and implemented by the General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works (DSİ) to address water scarcity on the Bodrum Peninsula. It plays a key role in meeting the water demands of Milas and Bodrum. The water supplied by the dam has been designed to accommodate the increasing water demand driven by population growth and expanding tourism activities in the region.
Location: Milas district, Muğla province
Water Source: Sarıçay River and surrounding groundwater
Transmission Line: Drinking water transmission system extending to Milas and Bodrum
Capacity: The reservoir volume and maximum water supply capacity of the dam have been determined based on population projections for the region.
Water from Akgedik Dam is transported to the areas around Bodrum and Milas to meet drinking and utility water needs. In addition, specific quantities of irrigation water are also supplied to support agricultural activities in the region. Due to the significant increase in water demand during Bodrum’s peak tourist season, Akgedik Dam has become an important source.
Throughout history, water sources have held great significance in Milas. The area where Akgedik Dam is located has been known since antiquity for its water channels and aqueducts. The water channels located in the northeast of Milas were used in antiquity to transport water to the city and have since been integrated into modern water supply systems connected to Akgedik Dam.
It is projected that the water supply provided by the dam will be insufficient to meet the region’s needs by the 2040s. Therefore, alternative water sources such as the Dalaman-Akköprü Dam and Namnam Çayı such as are being studied, and alternative water supply projects are being developed for the region.
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Akgedik Dam
Area Covered | Area around Milas Plain | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Transmission System | Drinking water transmission line to Milas and Bodrum | ||||||||
Water Source | Groundwater in Sarıçay and its surroundings | ||||||||
Responsible Institution | State Hydraulic Works (DSİ) | ||||||||
Purpose(s) | Drinking and usage water supply irrigation | ||||||||
Location | Milas Türkiye Muğla | ||||||||
History and Significance
Physical Characteristics
Water Supply and Usage
Relationship with Historical Water Channels of Milas
Water Management in the Region and Future Plans