Ayhanlar Dam
| Ayhanlar Dam | |
|---|---|
| Location | Turkey |
| Coordinates | 38°48′48″N 34°43′18″E / 38.81325°N 34.72167°E |
Ayhanlar Dam is a dam located in Nevşehir Province. The dam was built between 1996 and 2000 for irrigation purposes; it irrigates an area of 1773 hectares.[1] Ayhanlar Dam is situated at an elevation of 1,015 meters, or 3,330 feet. It is one of many dams that have been built in Turkey as part of broader efforts to manage water resources, especially given the increasing pressures of climate change and regional water disputes.[2]
See also
References
- ^ "Devlet Su İşleri Genel Müdürlüğü Baraj Detay Sayfası". 23 May 2012. Archived from the original on 23 May 2012. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ Kayaoglu, Barin (7 July 2024). "In managing water crisis, can Turkey and Iraq bridge gap without Syria?". Retrieved 8 August 2024.
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