Dez Run-of-River Dam and Power Plant – Feasibility Studies

Dez Run-of-River Dam and Power Plant – Feasibility Studies

Period April 2008
Client Khuzestan Water and Power Authority
Location Dez River
Stage Study phase

Technical Specifications

  • Optimal normal water level: 183 m above sea level
  • Installed capacity: 120 MW
  • Run-of-river base operation with annual generation capacity of 490.7 GWh
  • Concrete dam height: 55 m
  • Crest elevation: 193 m
  • Riverbed elevation: 138 m
  • Crest width: 7 m
  • Crest length: 374 m
  • Water diversion system during construction: one horseshoe-shaped tunnel on the right bank, diameter 12 m, length 424 m

 

Role of Moshanir Company

Moshanir provided consultancy services to the client during the initial study phase, including:

  • Identification stage
  • Justification stage

 

Key Achievements

  • Comprehensive feasibility assessment of hydropower potential on the Dez River
  • Establishment of technical and economic framework for dam and run-of-river power plant development