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Taqtaq

PROJECT CODE DAM-047

Long44.59º Lat35.88º

Start: 2035

Duration: 4

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Project Cost (USD): $1,183,732
Partial Project Cost (USD)
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Project Cost (USD): $1,183,732

Governorate: ERBIL

River: Lesser Zab

Location:

Category: Dams

Sub category: HydroPower Dam

Sector: Hydro electricity;

Type: Electricity

Opportunity type: Study

Source: PMO

Source of fund:

Original source: MoInd

Implementing agency: MoEl

Status: Under Study

Taqtaq

Description

Construction of reregulating earth dam downstream from Dokan dam. Purpose of dam is for storage of water, agriculture, power generation, and flood control. Dam to be located 6km upstream of Arbil government. Upper level = 423m, storage level =415m, total height = 100m.

Needs

During the period 2020 – 2025 it is estimated that the additional energy demand will be 44152 GWh and the additional Power Demand 6021 MW.

Objective

Taq Taq Dam could contribute to cover up to additional hydropower energy demand and provide storage for irrigation

Screening

yes

Beneficiaries