Ataköy Dam

Ataköy Dam is a dam in , , built between 1975 and 1977. It is an earth-fill dam, and serves as a way to produce hydroelectric power. The dam is still in use.
Wikipedia
  • Type: Dam
  • Description: dam in Almus, Tokat, Turkey
  • Also known as: “Atakoey Baraji”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Almus Dam.

Power station
Photo: Cobija, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is an earthen embankment dam that is near the town of and is located on the River Yesilirmak which runs into the . The main purposes of the dam are irrigation, flood control and hydroelectricity. is situated 2½ km southeast of Ataköy Dam.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ataköy and Almus.

Village
is a town in the , , Turkey. Its population is 2,644. is situated 4 km northeast of Ataköy Dam.

Town
is a town in in the Black Sea region of . It is the seat of . Its population is 5,054. The mayor is Ayse Humeyra Turan. is situated 6 km south of Ataköy Dam.

Ataköy Dam

Latitude
40.42519° or 40° 25′ 31″ north
Longitude
36.88134° or 36° 52′ 53″ east
Elevation
801 metres (2,628 feet)
Open location code
8GGRCVGJ+3G
Open­Street­Map ID
way 179303036
Open­Street­Map feature
waterway=­dam
Geo­Names ID
10995406
Wiki­data ID
Q1091798
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Turkish—“Ataköy Dam” goes by many names.

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