
The Yusufeli Dam is a hydroelectric dam located on the Çoruh River in the Yusufeli district of Artvin Province, Türkiye. With a height of 275 metres from its base, it is the tallest double-curvature concrete arch dam in Türkiye and the fifth tallest in the world. Construction began in 2013 and impoundment commenced on 22 November 2022. The dam was implemented by Limak İnşaat and represents Türkiye’s strategic shift toward domestic and renewable energy sources in its energy policy. Yusufeli Dam (
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Rivers are surface water masses that move along the slope of the Earth’s surface under the influence of gravity and follow a defined channel. Rivers that originate from a source and flow into a sea, lake, or another river are active components of the hydrosphere. These systems, formed by surface runoff, play fundamental roles in shaping the land surface and sustaining the water cycle. General Characteristics Rivers flow either continuously or seasonally. Continuous rivers exhibit a consistent di
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Niagara Falls is a renowned waterfall system located in eastern North America, straddling the border between Canada and the United States. Situated on the Niagara River, which forms the natural boundary between Canada’s Ontario province and the United States’ New York state, this formation draws attention not only for its visual impact but also for the volume of water it carries and its hydroelectric potential. Niagara Falls consists of three main sections: Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and B
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Almus Dam Lake is an artificial lake located on the Yeşilırmak River in the Almus district of Tokat Province, within Türkiye’s Central Black Sea Region. It is utilized for agricultural irrigation, electricity generation, cage trout farming, and tourism. The lake formed at the point where the Yeşilırmak makes a slight bend before entering the Omala Plain gorge. Geographical Structure and Climate Characteristics The lake is situated approximately 36 kilometers from the center of Tokat Province. It
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Niagara Falls is a world-renowned waterfall system located in eastern North America, between Canada and Türkiye. Formed along the Niagara River, which constitutes the natural boundary between Canada’s Ontario province and the United States’ New York state, this formation attracts attention not only for its visual impact but also for the volume of water it carries and its hydroelectric potential. Niagara Falls consists of three main sections: Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls
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The General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works (DSİ) is a public legal entity with a special budget, headquartered in Ankara, responsible for the planning, management, development, and operation of all water resources in Türkiye. Since 15 July 2018, it has been operating under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Akköprü Dam and HES (DSİ) " image-alternate="" image-element-format="right"> The institution’s mission is defined as making the country’s water and land resources available fo
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Yusufeli Dam is a hydropower dam located on the Çoruh River in the Yusufeli district of Artvin, Türkiye. With a height of 275 metres from its foundation, it is the tallest dam in Türkiye and the fifth tallest double-curvature concrete arch dam in the world. Construction began in 2013 and reservoir filling commenced on 22 November 2022. The dam was implemented by Limak İnşaat and represents Türkiye’s national energy policy shift toward domestic and renewable energy sources. Technical Specificatio
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