#1
Largest Reservoir Capacity Dam in Iran
Sorted by Reservoir Capacity
Value: 5,900,000,000 m³
Karkheh Dam
Dam in Andimeshk, Khuzestan, Iran
Karkheh Dam is a dam located in Andimeshk, Khuzestan, Iran. This page highlights its key ranking metrics, including Reservoir Capacity, Dam Height, and Dam Length, to help users compare it with other dams in Iran.
Page overview
- Country
- Iran
- State
- Khuzestan
- City
- Andimeshk
- Category
- infrastructure
- Type
- Dam
Ranking highlights
See how this dam performs across different ranking categories in Iran.
#1
Longest Dam in Iran
Sorted by Dam Length
Value: 3,030 meters
#10
Most Powerful Dam in Iran
Sorted by Installed Power Capacity
Value: 400 megawatts
Key metrics
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reservoir Capacity | 5,900,000,000 m³ | Total water storage capacity of the dam's reservoir. |
| Dam Height | 127 meters | Vertical height of the dam structure from its foundation to its crest. |
| Dam Length | 3,030 meters | Total horizontal length of the dam structure across the river or valley. |
| Installed Power Capacity | 400 megawatts | Maximum electricity generation capacity of the dam's hydropower system. |
| Completion Year | 2,001 year | Year when the dam was completed or officially opened. |
| Reservoir Surface Area | 162 km² | Total surface area covered by the reservoir at full capacity. |
Metric values are based on the verified sources listed below.
Location
Karkheh Dam is located in Andimeshk, Khuzestan, Iran. The location details shown here are based on the currently available city, state, and country information for this dam.
- City
- Andimeshk
- State
- Khuzestan
- Country
- Iran
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How this dam is compared
This dam is compared with other dams in Iran using the ranking metrics available on this page. These metrics help show how Karkheh Dam performs across different comparison categories, such as Reservoir Capacity, Dam Height, and Dam Length.
Ranking positions are calculated from structured data instead of being manually assigned. As more verified information is added, corrected, or expanded, the rankings and metric values may be updated over time.
For this page, the comparison focuses on measurable data rather than user reviews or star ratings.
Sources
Karkheh Dam details on this page are based on verified public sources and structured LocoDeck ranking data.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Karkheh Dam located?
Karkheh Dam is located in Andimeshk, Khuzestan, Iran.
What is Karkheh Dam known for on LocoDeck?
Karkheh Dam is listed as a dam in Iran. This page highlights key metrics such as Reservoir Capacity, Dam Height, and Dam Length to help compare it with other dams.
How is Karkheh Dam compared with other dams?
Karkheh Dam is compared using the ranking metrics available for dams in Iran. The comparison focuses on structured data and metric values rather than user reviews or star ratings.