Lake and Dam · Adana
Seyhan Dam
The Seyhan Dam is a hydroelectric dam on the Seyhan River north of Adana, Turkey.
The Seyhan Dam is a hydroelectric dam on the Seyhan River north of Adana, Turkey.
The dam was constructed in the 1950s as the first in a series of hydroelectric projects funded by the World Bank. The project was authorized by Prime Minister Adnan Menderes. The project manager was Süleyman Demirel, who later became prime minister and the ninth president of Turkey.
In 1955, the Roman city of Augusta was discovered during the construction of the dam. It was partially excavated before being flooded by the dam's lake. Parts of the city are visible when the water level in the lake is low.
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The closest 8 places around Seyhan Dam; sorted without regard to province borders.
Distances are as the crow flies; driving distance may be longer.
Akyatan Lagoon
Akyatan Lagoon is a 14700-hectare wetland ecosystem that is designated as Wetland of International Importance by Ramsar Convention.
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Çatalan Dam
Çatalan Dam is an embankment dam on the Seyhan River dam in Adana Province, Turkey.
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Lake Tuzla
Lake Tuzla is a lake in Karataş ilçe (district) of Adana Province. It is to the west of Akyatan Lagoon and to the east of Seyhan River.
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Köprü Dam
The Köprü Dam is a gravity dam on the Göksu, the main tributary of the Seyhan River about 25 km (16 mi) northwest of Kozan in Adana Province, Turkey.
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Nergizlik Dam
Nergizlik Dam is a dam in Adana Province, Turkey. The development was backed by the Turkish State Hydraulic Works.
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