Mahabad Dam
Mahabad Dam (Persian: سد مهاباد) is an embankment dam on the Mahabad River near the city of Mahabad, West Azerbaijan province, Iran. It was built before the Islamic revolution by Yugoslavian engineers and is one of the ten largest dams in Iran. On average, the total volume of annual water input is equal to 339.304  million cubic meters. The Mahabad Dam provides water for agriculture (71%), industry (11%), drinking (7%), and other miscellaneous purposes (11%). The dam also has a hydroelectric power station. Construction began in 1968 and the dam was completed in 1970. Mahabad–Sardasht Road and Mahabad-Piranshahr Road pass along this beautiful lake. Scenic areas around the lake include the islands Qazîabad, Serî Meydan and Taqeda (single tree). The lake is a perfect place for swimming and fishing. Fishes such as carp and perch from the lake can be noted. Geographical and climatic location 
 This dam is located near Mahabad city. Mahabad is limited to Urmia lake and Miandoab city in the north, Bukan city in the east, Saqqez and Sardasht cities in the south, and Piranshahr and Naqadeh cities in the west. Mahabad city is located between 45 degrees and 43 minutes east longitude and 36 degrees and 58 minutes to 36 degrees and 32 minutes north latitude  And its height is 1,385 meters above sea level. See also

Dams in Iran
List of power stations in Iran

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Mahabad
Dams in West Azerbaijan Province
Hydroelectric power stations in Iran
Embankment dams
Dams completed in 1970
Energy infrastructure completed in 1972