Project Title : Kurit Reservoir Dam  (Concrete Gravitational -Arched Dam)

Location : Iran - Yazd
Status : Completed - Dam
Start Date : 2001 End Date : 2005
Technical Specifications :

Dam body consists of concrete arched dam in the mid-part and gravity at abutments, related structures including intake, outlet and spillway.

Height of dam from foundation: 53 m

Length of crest: 345 m

Excavation: 359,000 m3

Steel works: 492 ton

Formworks: 36,000 m2

Concrete: 120,000 m3

Grouting curtain: 16,000 m

Diversion system consists of earth filled cofferdam and diversion gallery

Diversion channel: 4 m wide, 87 m long

Access road length: 10 km

Employer

Yazd Regional Water Authority

Engineer

Ab- Pooy Consulting Engineers

Updated Contract Price

37,200,000 USD

Reservoir Volume

7,580,000 m3

Annual Water Discharge

10,300,000 m3


 

Description :

This dam located at 56 Km south-east of Tabas city near Chiruk village, over Kurit river and close to Kurit historical masonry arched dam. Main purposes of the project are seasonal flood protection, supplying irrigation and potable water to Tabas area and saving Kurit historical dam.