Coast and water / Reservoir and pond
Kesikköprü Reservoir
Balâ, Ankara
A reservoir formed by the dam built on the Kızılırmak in Balâ between 1959 and 1966, a day-trip spot for Ankara residents.
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Its story
Kesikköprü Dam was built on the Kızılırmak between 1959 and 1966 for irrigation and power. Its earth- and rock-fill body is about 49 meters high above the riverbed; at normal water level the lake covers about 6.5 km². The dam irrigates about 11,860 hectares of land and generates electricity with its 76 MW power plant. Together with Beynam Forest, the lake and its surroundings are counted among the well-known excursion spots of Balâ and Ankara.
Key facts
- Built
- 1959–1966
- River
- Kızılırmak
- Admission
- Free
- Lake area
- About 6.5 km²
- Visit duration
- 1–2 hours
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Day trip
Location
39.39599, 33.42095
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kesikk%C3%B6pr%C3%BC_Baraj%C4%B1_ve_Hidroelektrik_Santrali | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bal%C3%A2 | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1089366