The Kozan Dam is an embankment dam on the Kilgen River in Adana Province, Turkey. It is 8 km (5 mi) north of Kozan. Constructed between 1967 and 1972, the development was backed by the Turkish State Hydraulic Works. The purpose of the dam is flood control and irrigation. It helps irrigate 10,220 ha (25,254 acres) of land.[1]

Kozan Dam
Kozan Dam is located in Turkey
Kozan Dam
Location of Kozan Dam in Turkey
LocationKozan
Coordinates37°31′07″N 35°49′51″E / 37.51861°N 35.83083°E / 37.51861; 35.83083
Construction began1967
Opening date1972
Dam and spillways
ImpoundsKilgen River
Height78 m (256 ft)
Dam volume1,680,000 m3 (2,197,357 cu yd)
Reservoir
Total capacity170,000,000 m3 (137,821 acre⋅ft)
Surface area6 km2 (2 sq mi)

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  1. ^ "Kozan Dam". Turkey State Hydraulic Works. Retrieved 25 February 2012.