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Babasultan Dam
Aquatic Products | Rainbow trout, carp | ||||||||
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Purpose(s) | Irrigation renewable energy fishing | ||||||||
Location | Bursa Türkiye (Kestel district) | ||||||||
Babasultan Dam is one of the water structures located in the Bursa province of Türkiye, on the place area of important water. It was constructed to meet regional water demands, support agricultural irrigation, and contribute to energy production. The dam’s catchment area is fed by water sources from surrounding reservoirs and rivers.

Babasultan Dam (İnegöl Online)
Babasultan Dam is situated within the boundaries of the Kestel district of Bursa. This dam holds significant importance for the irrigation of agricultural lands and fishing activities in the region. Various aquatic products are cultivated around the dam lake, contributing to the local economy.
Irrigation: It enables efficient irrigation of agricultural areas in the region, supporting agricultural production.
Fishing: Trout and carp like sweet fish species are raised in the dam lake. Numerous fishing enterprises operating in the region benefit from this dam.
Energy Production: Babasultan Dam contributes to a village project powered by sun energy under renewable energy initiatives.
Babasultan Dam is one of the key resources in the region for aquatic product production. Fish farms operating around the dam contribute to the development of the aquatic products sector in Bursa. It is also noted that the dam plays a role in preserving the natural ecosystem and supports the sustainable use of water resources.
Babasultan Dam is an important water structure for Bursa in agricultural and economic terms. It provides substantial benefits to the region through irrigation, fishing, and energy projects. It also draws attention through initiatives aligned with renewable energy use.
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Balaban, Dilek Bora. "Bursa Bölgesinde Tüketicilerin Su Ürünleri Tüketim Alışkanlıklarının Araştırılması." Master's thesis, Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi, Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, 2023.
Bursa'sBabasultan Barajı Water Level Reached Critical Threshold. İnegöl Online. Accessed March 17, 2025. https://www.inegolonline.com/inegol/haber/bursanin-babasultan-barajinda-su-seviyesi-kritik-e-1052096022/
Babasultan Dam
Aquatic Products | Rainbow trout, carp | ||||||||
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Purpose(s) | Irrigation renewable energy fishing | ||||||||
Location | Bursa Türkiye (Kestel district) | ||||||||
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