Bidestan Reservoir Dam

Bidestan Reservoir Dam

Period 2010–2012
Client Lorestan Regional Water Company
Location Adjacent to Bidestan Village, south of Shazand City
Stage Project Completed

Technical Specifications:

•    Type: Earthfill dam with clay core on alluvial foundation
•    Crest elevation: 2,220.40 m
•    Normal water level: 2,215 m
•    Minimum operating level: 2,195 m
•    Dam height from alluvial foundation: 42 m
•    Crest length: 510 m
•    Normal reservoir volume: 3.85 million m³
•    Embankment volume: 915,000 m³
•    Excavation volume: 49,000 m³
•    Spillway reservoir volume: 0.57 million m³
•    Diversion system: One concrete culvert, dimensions 3 × 3 m, located on the right abutment
•    Crest width: 10 m
•    Auxiliary dam height: 8 m
•    Auxiliary dam crest elevation: 2,188 m

Role of Moshanir

Execution of Phase I studies.