Arkun Dam

The Arkun Dam is an embankment dam on the Çoruh River near in , Turkey. Construction began in 2011 and the primary purpose of the dam is hydroelectric power generation.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Karakamış and Geçitağzı.

Village
is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of , in Turkey. Its population is 129.

Village
is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of , in Turkey. Its population is 45. is situated 2½ km south of Arkun Dam.

Village
is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of , in Turkey. Its population is 145. is situated 3½ km northwest of Arkun Dam.

Arkun Dam

Latitude
40.67616° or 40° 40′ 34″ north
Longitude
41.2902° or 41° 17′ 25″ east
Open location code
8HG3M7GR+F3
Open­Street­Map ID
way 364218337
Open­Street­Map feature
waterway=­dam
Wiki­data ID
Q15188545
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Turkish to Ukrainian—“Arkun Dam” goes by many names.
  • Turkish: Arkun Barajı
  • Ukrainian: ГЕС Аркун

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Arkun Barajı ve Hidroelektrik Santrali and Kırmızı Tepe.

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