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Demirözü Dam Lake

Coast and water / Reservoir and pond

Demirözü Dam Lake

Demirözü, Bayburt

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The lake of a dam built on the Lori Çayı in 1996–2003 for irrigation, popular for sunsets and walks.

Safety warning

Swimming in dam lakes is dangerous; the water level may change, so take care on the shore.

Its story

The Demirözü Dam was built on the Lori Çayı (Lori Stream) between 1996 and 2003 for irrigation. The reservoir forms a wide water surface surrounded by steppe hills south of the Demirözü district center. On Go Türkiye it is listed among the places recommended for watching the sunset, walking along the shore and taking photos. According to news reports, boat trips have also been organized on the lake in the summer months. It can be visited on the same day as the Ferahşad Bey Mosque, Büyüktepe Höyük and the Kenan Yavuz Ethnography Museum.

Key facts

Built
1996–2003
Admission
Free
Getting there
South of the Demirözü district center
Visit duration
1 hour

Trip purpose

  • Free
  • Photography
  • Quiet
  • Day trip

Location

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40.10730, 39.89500

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://goturkiye.com/bayburt/see | https://www.cnnturk.com/yerel-haberler/bayburt/demirozu/bayburtta-baraj-golunde-tekne-turu-keyfi-1027576 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/857837291