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Hirfanlı Dam Lake

Coast and water / Reservoir and pond

Hirfanlı Dam Lake

Kaman, Kırşehir

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One of Türkiye's large reservoirs, built on the Kızılırmak in 1953–1959 with a lake area of 263 km²; views and fishing on the Kaman shores.

Safety warning

Swimming in the reservoir is dangerous; the shore ground and water level are variable.

Its story

The Hirfanlı Dam was built on the Kızılırmak between Kırşehir and Şereflikoçhisar between 1953 and 1959 for energy production and flood control. At normal water level the lake area is about 263 km², and it is among Türkiye's large reservoirs. The Kırşehir Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism presents Hirfanlı among the province's dams and lakes. The lake's shores facing the Kaman district are popular for their calm views, sunsets and amateur fishing.

Key facts

Built
1953–1959
Admission
Free
Lake area
About 263 km²

Trip purpose

  • Free
  • Photography
  • Quiet

Location

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39.28478, 33.53341

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hirfanlı_Barajı_ve_Hidroelektrik_Santrali | https://kirsehir.ktb.gov.tr/TR-64769/baraj-ve-goller.html