Farkhad Dam
The Farkhad Dam (Russian: Фархадская ГЭС) (also known as Dam-16) is a hydroelectric and irrigation dam on the Spitamen in Sughd Province, Tajikistan. It is a part of the Naryn-Syr Darya Cascade. The dam is located on the territory of Tajikistan and controlled by Tajikistan, while the Farkhad hydropower station, operated by Uzbekenergo.
| Farkhad Dam | |
|---|---|
Location of Farkhad Dam in Tajikistan | |
| Country | Tajikistan |
| Location | Spitamen, Sughd Province |
| Coordinates | 40°13′19″N 69°09′41″E |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | 1942 |
| Opening date | 1948 |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Concrete gravity-arch dam |
| Impounds | Syr Darya |
| Height | 27.5 m (90 ft) |
| Length | 450 m (1,476 ft) |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Farkhad Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 350×106 m3 (283,750 acre⋅ft) |
| Active capacity | 350 |
| Surface area | 48 km2 (19 sq mi) |
| Power Station | |
| Operator(s) | Uzbekenergo |
| Turbines | 2 X 30 MW 2 X 33 MW Kaplan-type |
| Installed capacity | 126 MW |
| Annual generation | 830 GWh |
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