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Please note: only dams ≥ 15m which have been completed, are under construction, or due to begin RCC placement in the current year are included in the table below.
Results are sorted in the following order: Finish of RCC, Start of RCC, Finish of Project, Start of Project, Height and alphabetical by Dam Name.
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| Name | Country | Owner | Purpose | River | Reservoir capacity (m3x106) | Construction dates | Dimensions | Volume | Facings | Placement | Cementitious material | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Finish | Height | Length | RCC | Total | Upstream | Downstream | Spillway | Layers | Lifts | Cement | Pozzolan | ||||||||||||
| Project | RCC | RCC | Project | (m) | (m) | (m3x103) | (m3x103) | Slope | Type | Slope | Type | Slope | Type | (m) | (m) | (kg/m3) | (kg/m3) | |||||||
| Karkheh (Pie Pol) | Iran | Khuzestan Water & Energy Authority | F H | Karkeh | 40 | 02/98 | 07/99 | 07/00 | - /01 | 34 | 350 | 130 | 270 | (12) | (12) | ogee | (12) | 300 | 300 | 97 | 33 | (-) | ||
| Jagin | Iran | Hormozgan Water Authority | F I W | Jagin | 300 | 12/01 | 05/04 | 05/05 | 09/07 | 78 | 220 | 232 | 382 | V 0.30 | (3') (3')* | 0.75 | (3')* | 0.75 | (12) | 300 | 300 | 105 160 | 90 90 | (N) |
| Khasooye | Iran | Fars Regional Water Authority | I | Tang Charkhi | 15 | - /03 | - /05 | - /06 | - /08 | 19 | 160 | 22 | 28 | |||||||||||
| Ghasre Ghand (formerly Zirdan) | Iran | Sistan & Balouchestan Water Authority | I W | Kajoo | 207 | 11/02 | 08/07 | 08/10 | 11/10 | 65 | 350 | 265 | 437 | (5) | (3)* | 300 | 300 | 98 | 42 | (N) | ||||
| Cheshmeh Ashegh | Iran | Fars Water Authority | F I W | Cheshmeh Ashegh | 62 | 06/10 | 10/11 | 05/14 | 03/17 | 60 | 375 | 130 | 250 | (1) | (1)* | (12) | 300 | 600 - 900 | 120 | 80 | (N) | |||
| Javeh [H-F] | Iran | Iran Water & Power Resources Development Company (IWPC) | F I | Javeh Roud | 95 | 03/09 | 07/11 | - /18 | 07/19 | 86 | 301 | 680 | 750 | 0.90 | (3') | 1.20 | (3')* | 1.20 | (12) | 300 | 300 | 94 | 31 | (N) |
| Ghadrooni | Iran | Kerman Water Authority | G I W | Gharanghou | 44 | - /08 | - /14 | - /19 | - /20 | 44 | 352 | 106 | 147 | |||||||||||
| Shahri-koor | Iran | Sistan & Baluchestan Water Authority | Barisan (nahang) | 103 | - /12 | - /15 | - /19 | - /21 | 60 | 326 | 330 | |||||||||||||
| Sharab Garod | Iran | Kohgiloye-Boyerahmad Water Authority | I | Sharab Garod | 1 | - /12 | - /14 | - /20 | - /22 | 15 | 75 | 12 | ||||||||||||
| Kahir [H-F] | Iran | Sistan & Balouchestan Water Authority | I W | Kahir | 314 | 11/10 | - /14 | 07/22 | 08/25 | 55 | 383 | 550 | 730 | 0.80 | (12) | 0.80 | (12) | 0.80 | (12) | |||||
| Chame Shir [A-G] | Iran | Iran Water & Power Resources Development Company (IWPC) | F H I W | Zohreh | 2300 | - /11 | - /16 | - /22 | 07/23 | 151 | 680 | 1100 | 1200 | V | 0.70 | 300 | 300 | 160 | 0 | (-) | ||||
| Baghan | Iran | Boushehr Water Authority | F I W | Baghan | 32 | - /14 | - /18 | - /22 | - /25 | 58 | 311 | 220 | ||||||||||||
| Hayghar (formerly Dehroud) [H-F] | Iran | Fars Water Authority | F H I W | Firooz Abad | 146 | - /09 | - /12 | - /24 | - /26 | 88 | 230 | 260 | 285 | 0.90 | (3') | 1.20 | (3')* | 1.20 | (12) | 300 | 300 | |||
| Divaresh | Iran | Gilan Province Water Authority | I W | Kharshak | 3 | - /13 | - /15 | - /24 | - /26 | 45 | 195 | |||||||||||||
| Mashkid 2 | Iran | Sistan and Balouchestan Water Authority | F I W | Simish & Mashkid | 115 | 10/17 | 04/22 | - /24 | - /25 | 36 | 1450 | 650 | 850 | |||||||||||
| Tang e Mashooreh [A] | Iran | Lorestan Water Authority | F I W | Karkheh | 55 | - /13 | - /22 | - /25 | - /26 | 73 | 220 | |||||||||||||
| Shafaroud | Iran | Iran Water & Power Development Company (IWPCo) | H I W | Shafaroud | 52 | 03/12 | 03/20 | 07/24 | 11/25 | 101 | 300 | 725 | 740 | 0.10 0.50 | (3') | 0.80 | (3')* | 0.80 | (12) | 300 | 300 | |||
| Bahoosh | Iran | Bushehr Water Company | F I | Bahoosh | 9 | - /12 | - /18 | - /26 | - /28 | 37 | ||||||||||||||
| Ghiz Ghalek (formerly Dashte Palang) | Iran | Boushehr Regional Water Company | F I W | Dashte Palang | 151 | 07/13 | - /22 | - /26 | - /28 | 63 | 800 | 540 | 690 | |||||||||||
| Taraz | Iran | Khuzestan Province Power & Water Authority | H I W | Harkesh | 38 | - /18 | - /22 | - /29 | - /31 | 57 | 350 | 240 | ||||||||||||
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Please note: only dams ≥ 15m which have been completed, are under construction, or due to begin RCC placement in the current year are included in the list below.
Results are sorted in the following order: Finish of RCC, Start of RCC, Finish of Project, Start of Project, Height and alphabetical by Dam Name.
Details
Country: Iran
Owner: Khuzestan Water & Energy Authority
Type: Gravity
Purpose(s): Flood Control / Hydropower
River: Karkeh
Reservoir capacity: 40 m3x106
Construction Dates
Start of Project: 02/98
Start of RCC: 02/98
End of RCC: 07/00
End of Project: -/01
Specifications
Height: 34 metres
Length: 350 metres
Volume of RCC: 130 m3x103
Total volume: 270 m3x103
Construction Methods
Facings
Upstream
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
| Reinforced conventional concrete cast after RCC placement |
Downstream
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
| Reinforced conventional concrete cast after RCC placement |
Spillway
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
| ogee | Reinforced conventional concrete cast after RCC placement |
Placement
| Layers (mm) | Lifts (mm) |
|---|---|
| 300 | 300 |
Cementitious material
| Cement (kg/m3) |
|---|
| 97 |
| Pozzolan (kg/m3) | Pozzolan Type |
|---|---|
| 33 | No pozzolan used |

Details
Country: Iran
Owner: Hormozgan Water Authority
Type: Gravity
Purpose(s): Flood Control / Irrigation / Water Supply
River: Jagin
Reservoir capacity: 300 m3x106
Construction Dates
Start of Project: 12/01
Start of RCC: 12/01
End of RCC: 05/05
End of Project: 09/07
Specifications
Height: 78 metres
Length: 220 metres
Volume of RCC: 232 m3x103
Total volume: 382 m3x103
Construction Methods
Facings
Upstream
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
| Vertical | RCC against formwork (GEVR/GE-RCC) |
| 0.30 | RCC against formwork (GEVR/GE-RCC) [stepped face] |
Downstream
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
| 0.75 | RCC against formwork (GEVR/GE-RCC) [stepped face] |
Spillway
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
| 0.75 | Reinforced conventional concrete cast after RCC placement |
Placement
| Layers (mm) | Lifts (mm) |
|---|---|
| 300 | 300 |
Cementitious material
| Cement (kg/m3) |
|---|
| 105 |
| 160 |
| Pozzolan (kg/m3) | Pozzolan Type |
|---|---|
| 90 | Natural pozzolan (ASTM Class N) |
| 90 |

Details
Country: Iran
Owner: Fars Regional Water Authority
Type: Gravity
Purpose(s): Irrigation
River: Tang Charkhi
Reservoir capacity: 15 m3x106
Construction Dates
Start of Project: -/03
Start of RCC: -/03
End of RCC: -/06
End of Project: -/08
Specifications
Height: 19 metres
Length: 160 metres
Volume of RCC: 22 m3x103
Total volume: 28 m3x103
Construction Methods
Facings
Upstream
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
Downstream
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
Spillway
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
Placement
| Layers (mm) | Lifts (mm) |
|---|---|
Cementitious material
| Cement (kg/m3) |
|---|
| Pozzolan (kg/m3) | Pozzolan Type |
|---|---|

Details
Country: Iran
Owner: Sistan & Balouchestan Water Authority
Type: Gravity
Purpose(s): Irrigation / Water Supply
River: Kajoo
Reservoir capacity: 207 m3x106
Construction Dates
Start of Project: 11/02
Start of RCC: 11/02
End of RCC: 08/10
End of Project: 11/10
Specifications
Height: 65 metres
Length: 350 metres
Volume of RCC: 265 m3x103
Total volume: 437 m3x103
Construction Methods
Facings
Upstream
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
| Traditional concrete against precast concrete panels |
Downstream
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
| RCC against formwork [stepped face] |
Spillway
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
Placement
| Layers (mm) | Lifts (mm) |
|---|---|
| 300 | 300 |
Cementitious material
| Cement (kg/m3) |
|---|
| 98 |
| Pozzolan (kg/m3) | Pozzolan Type |
|---|---|
| 42 | Natural pozzolan (ASTM Class N) |

Details
Country: Iran
Owner: Fars Water Authority
Type: Gravity
Purpose(s): Flood Control / Irrigation / Water Supply
River: Cheshmeh Ashegh
Reservoir capacity: 62 m3x106
Construction Dates
Start of Project: 06/10
Start of RCC: 06/10
End of RCC: 05/14
End of Project: 03/17
Specifications
Height: 60 metres
Length: 375 metres
Volume of RCC: 130 m3x103
Total volume: 250 m3x103
Construction Methods
Facings
Upstream
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
| Traditional concrete against formwork |
Downstream
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
| Traditional concrete against formwork [stepped face] |
Spillway
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
| Reinforced conventional concrete cast after RCC placement |
Placement
| Layers (mm) | Lifts (mm) |
|---|---|
| 300 | 600 - |
| 900 |
Cementitious material
| Cement (kg/m3) |
|---|
| 120 |
| Pozzolan (kg/m3) | Pozzolan Type |
|---|---|
| 80 | Natural pozzolan (ASTM Class N) |

Details
Country: Iran
Owner: Iran Water & Power Resources Development Company (IWPC)
Type: Hardfill
Purpose(s): Flood Control / Irrigation
River: Javeh Roud
Reservoir capacity: 95 m3x106
Construction Dates
Start of Project: 03/09
Start of RCC: 03/09
End of RCC: -/18
End of Project: 07/19
Specifications
Height: 86 metres
Length: 301 metres
Volume of RCC: 680 m3x103
Total volume: 750 m3x103
Construction Methods
Facings
Upstream
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
| 0.90 | RCC against formwork (GEVR/GE-RCC) |
Downstream
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
| 1.20 | RCC against formwork (GEVR/GE-RCC) [stepped face] |
Spillway
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
| 1.20 | Reinforced conventional concrete cast after RCC placement |
Placement
| Layers (mm) | Lifts (mm) |
|---|---|
| 300 | 300 |
Cementitious material
| Cement (kg/m3) |
|---|
| 94 |
| Pozzolan (kg/m3) | Pozzolan Type |
|---|---|
| 31 | Natural pozzolan (ASTM Class N) |

Details
Country: Iran
Owner: Kerman Water Authority
Type: Gravity
Purpose(s): Groundwater Recharge / Irrigation / Water Supply
River: Gharanghou
Reservoir capacity: 44 m3x106
Construction Dates
Start of Project: -/08
Start of RCC: -/08
End of RCC: -/19
End of Project: -/20
Specifications
Height: 44 metres
Length: 352 metres
Volume of RCC: 106 m3x103
Total volume: 147 m3x103
Construction Methods
Facings
Upstream
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
Downstream
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
Spillway
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
Placement
| Layers (mm) | Lifts (mm) |
|---|---|
Cementitious material
| Cement (kg/m3) |
|---|
| Pozzolan (kg/m3) | Pozzolan Type |
|---|---|

Details
Country: Iran
Owner: Sistan & Baluchestan Water Authority
Type: Gravity
Purpose(s): unknown
River: Barisan (nahang)
Reservoir capacity: 103 m3x106
Construction Dates
Start of Project: -/12
Start of RCC: -/12
End of RCC: -/19
End of Project: -/21
Specifications
Height: 60 metres
Length: 326 metres
Volume of RCC: -
Total volume: 330 m3x103
Construction Methods
Facings
Upstream
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
Downstream
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
Spillway
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
Placement
| Layers (mm) | Lifts (mm) |
|---|---|
Cementitious material
| Cement (kg/m3) |
|---|
| Pozzolan (kg/m3) | Pozzolan Type |
|---|---|

Details
Country: Iran
Owner: Sistan & Balouchestan Water Authority
Type: Hardfill
Purpose(s): Irrigation / Water Supply
River: Kahir
Reservoir capacity: 314 m3x106
Construction Dates
Start of Project: 11/10
Start of RCC: 11/10
End of RCC: 07/22
End of Project: 08/25
Specifications
Height: 55 metres
Length: 383 metres
Volume of RCC: 550 m3x103
Total volume: 730 m3x103
Construction Methods
Facings
Upstream
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
| 0.80 | Reinforced conventional concrete cast after RCC placement |
Downstream
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
| 0.80 | Reinforced conventional concrete cast after RCC placement |
Spillway
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
| 0.80 | Reinforced conventional concrete cast after RCC placement |
Placement
| Layers (mm) | Lifts (mm) |
|---|---|
Cementitious material
| Cement (kg/m3) |
|---|
| Pozzolan (kg/m3) | Pozzolan Type |
|---|---|

Details
Country: Iran
Owner: Iran Water & Power Resources Development Company (IWPC)
Type: Arch-Gravity
Purpose(s): Flood Control / Hydropower / Irrigation / Water Supply
River: Zohreh
Reservoir capacity: 2300 m3x106
Construction Dates
Start of Project: -/11
Start of RCC: -/11
End of RCC: -/22
End of Project: 07/23
Specifications
Height: 151 metres
Length: 680 metres
Volume of RCC: 1100 m3x103
Total volume: 1200 m3x103
Construction Methods
Facings
Upstream
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
| Vertical |
Downstream
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
| 0.70 |
Spillway
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
Placement
| Layers (mm) | Lifts (mm) |
|---|---|
| 300 | 300 |
Cementitious material
| Cement (kg/m3) |
|---|
| 160 |
| Pozzolan (kg/m3) | Pozzolan Type |
|---|---|
| 0 | No pozzolan used |

Details
Country: Iran
Owner: Boushehr Water Authority
Type: Gravity
Purpose(s): Flood Control / Irrigation / Water Supply
River: Baghan
Reservoir capacity: 32 m3x106
Construction Dates
Start of Project: -/14
Start of RCC: -/14
End of RCC: -/22
End of Project: -/25
Specifications
Height: 58 metres
Length: 311 metres
Volume of RCC: -
Total volume: 220 m3x103
Construction Methods
Facings
Upstream
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
Downstream
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
Spillway
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
Placement
| Layers (mm) | Lifts (mm) |
|---|---|
Cementitious material
| Cement (kg/m3) |
|---|
| Pozzolan (kg/m3) | Pozzolan Type |
|---|---|

Details
Country: Iran
Owner: Fars Water Authority
Type: Hardfill
Purpose(s): Flood Control / Hydropower / Irrigation / Water Supply
River: Firooz Abad
Reservoir capacity: 146 m3x106
Construction Dates
Start of Project: -/09
Start of RCC: -/09
End of RCC: -/24
End of Project: -/26
Specifications
Height: 88 metres
Length: 230 metres
Volume of RCC: 260 m3x103
Total volume: 285 m3x103
Construction Methods
Facings
Upstream
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
| 0.90 | RCC against formwork (GEVR/GE-RCC) |
Downstream
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
| 1.20 | RCC against formwork (GEVR/GE-RCC) [stepped face] |
Spillway
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
| 1.20 | Reinforced conventional concrete cast after RCC placement |
Placement
| Layers (mm) | Lifts (mm) |
|---|---|
| 300 | 300 |
Cementitious material
| Cement (kg/m3) |
|---|
| Pozzolan (kg/m3) | Pozzolan Type |
|---|---|

Details
Country: Iran
Owner: Gilan Province Water Authority
Type: Gravity
Purpose(s): Irrigation / Water Supply
River: Kharshak
Reservoir capacity: 3 m3x106
Construction Dates
Start of Project: -/13
Start of RCC: -/13
End of RCC: -/24
End of Project: -/26
Specifications
Height: 45 metres
Length: 195 metres
Volume of RCC: -
Total volume: -
Construction Methods
Facings
Upstream
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
Downstream
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
Spillway
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
Placement
| Layers (mm) | Lifts (mm) |
|---|---|
Cementitious material
| Cement (kg/m3) |
|---|
| Pozzolan (kg/m3) | Pozzolan Type |
|---|---|

Details
Country: Iran
Owner: Sistan and Balouchestan Water Authority
Type: Gravity
Purpose(s): Flood Control / Irrigation / Water Supply
River: Simish & Mashkid
Reservoir capacity: 115 m3x106
Construction Dates
Start of Project: 10/17
Start of RCC: 10/17
End of RCC: -/24
End of Project: -/25
Specifications
Height: 36 metres
Length: 1450 metres
Volume of RCC: 650 m3x103
Total volume: 850 m3x103
Construction Methods
Facings
Upstream
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
Downstream
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
Spillway
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
Placement
| Layers (mm) | Lifts (mm) |
|---|---|
Cementitious material
| Cement (kg/m3) |
|---|
| Pozzolan (kg/m3) | Pozzolan Type |
|---|---|

Details
Country: Iran
Owner: Lorestan Water Authority
Type: Thin Arch
Purpose(s): Flood Control / Irrigation / Water Supply
River: Karkheh
Reservoir capacity: 55 m3x106
Construction Dates
Start of Project: -/13
Start of RCC: -/13
End of RCC: -/25
End of Project: -/26
Specifications
Height: 73 metres
Length: 220 metres
Volume of RCC: -
Total volume: -
Construction Methods
Facings
Upstream
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
Downstream
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
Spillway
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
Placement
| Layers (mm) | Lifts (mm) |
|---|---|
Cementitious material
| Cement (kg/m3) |
|---|
| Pozzolan (kg/m3) | Pozzolan Type |
|---|---|

Details
Country: Iran
Owner: Iran Water & Power Development Company (IWPCo)
Type: Gravity
Purpose(s): Hydropower / Irrigation / Water Supply
River: Shafaroud
Reservoir capacity: 52 m3x106
Construction Dates
Start of Project: 03/12
Start of RCC: 03/12
End of RCC: 07/24
End of Project: 11/25
Specifications
Height: 101 metres
Length: 300 metres
Volume of RCC: 725 m3x103
Total volume: 740 m3x103
Construction Methods
Facings
Upstream
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
| 0.10 | RCC against formwork (GEVR/GE-RCC) |
| 0.50 |
Downstream
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
| 0.80 | RCC against formwork (GEVR/GE-RCC) [stepped face] |
Spillway
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
| 0.80 | Reinforced conventional concrete cast after RCC placement |
Placement
| Layers (mm) | Lifts (mm) |
|---|---|
| 300 | 300 |
Cementitious material
| Cement (kg/m3) |
|---|
| Pozzolan (kg/m3) | Pozzolan Type |
|---|---|

Details
Country: Iran
Owner: Bushehr Water Company
Type: Gravity
Purpose(s): Flood Control / Irrigation
River: Bahoosh
Reservoir capacity: 9 m3x106
Construction Dates
Start of Project: -/12
Start of RCC: -/12
End of RCC: -/26
End of Project: -/28
Specifications
Height: 37 metres
Length: -
Volume of RCC: -
Total volume: -
Construction Methods
Facings
Upstream
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
Downstream
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
Spillway
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
Placement
| Layers (mm) | Lifts (mm) |
|---|---|
Cementitious material
| Cement (kg/m3) |
|---|
| Pozzolan (kg/m3) | Pozzolan Type |
|---|---|

Details
Country: Iran
Owner: Boushehr Regional Water Company
Type: Gravity
Purpose(s): Flood Control / Irrigation / Water Supply
River: Dashte Palang
Reservoir capacity: 151 m3x106
Construction Dates
Start of Project: 07/13
Start of RCC: 07/13
End of RCC: -/26
End of Project: -/28
Specifications
Height: 63 metres
Length: 800 metres
Volume of RCC: 540 m3x103
Total volume: 690 m3x103
Construction Methods
Facings
Upstream
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
Downstream
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
Spillway
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
Placement
| Layers (mm) | Lifts (mm) |
|---|---|
Cementitious material
| Cement (kg/m3) |
|---|
| Pozzolan (kg/m3) | Pozzolan Type |
|---|---|

Details
Country: Iran
Owner: Khuzestan Province Power & Water Authority
Type: Gravity
Purpose(s): Hydropower / Irrigation / Water Supply
River: Harkesh
Reservoir capacity: 38 m3x106
Construction Dates
Start of Project: -/18
Start of RCC: -/18
End of RCC: -/29
End of Project: -/31
Specifications
Height: 57 metres
Length: 350 metres
Volume of RCC: -
Total volume: 240 m3x103
Construction Methods
Facings
Upstream
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
Downstream
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
Spillway
| Slope | Type |
|---|---|
Placement
| Layers (mm) | Lifts (mm) |
|---|---|
Cementitious material
| Cement (kg/m3) |
|---|
| Pozzolan (kg/m3) | Pozzolan Type |
|---|---|

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