Zayanderud Dam, also spelled Zayandeh Rud Dam formerly known as the Shah Abbas Dam, is an arch dam on the Zayandeh River about east of Chadegan, Iran. The Zayanderud Dam is the main water reservoir with 1450 MCM capacity and has been exploited since 1971. The Zayanderud has provided the needs of water for important economic activities including agricultural, industrial and domestic consumptions. The primary purpose of the dam is water supply to Isfahan which lies to the east. It also supports a power station with an installed capacity of 55 MW. In recent years, the Zayandeh River has experienced significant reductions in flow due to a combination of drought, climate change, and overuse of water resources.
See also
List of power stations in Iran
Dams in Iran
References
Hydroelectric power stations in Iran
Arch dams
Dams completed in 1971
1971 establishments in Iran
Energy infrastructure completed in 1971
Tourist attractions in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province
