Zernek Dam

Zernek Dam is a rock-fill embankment dam on the Hoşap River, located near the village Zernek, 28 km (17 mi) southeast of Van in Van Province, Turkey. It was built between 1980 and 1988 and has an installed capacity of 5 MW.^[1]

Zernek Dam
Location of Zernek Dam in Turkey
Official name	Zernek Baraji
Country	Turkey
Coordinates	38°21′19″N 43°39′24″E
Status	Operational
Construction began	1980
Opening date	1988
Owner(s)	Turkish State Hydraulic Works
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	Embankment, rock-fill with clay core
Impounds	Hoşap River
Height	80 m (262 ft)
Dam volume	2,100,000 m3 (2,746,696 cu yd)
Reservoir
Total capacity	104×10^6 m3 (84,314 acre⋅ft)
Surface area	5 km2 (2 sq mi)
Power Station
Installed capacity	5 MW

See also

• List of dams and reservoirs in Turkey

• Turkey portal
• Water portal
• Renewable energy portal