Karun 3 Dam

The Karun 3 Dam is one of the largest and most important dams in Iran. It is built on the Karun River in Izeh County, Dehdez District, in Khuzestan Province. The dam lies 28 kilometers east of Izeh and 19 kilometers from the town of Dehdez. At a height of about 205 meters, it is regarded as one of Iran's engineering masterpieces. The dam was built to supply part of the country's electricity and to control destructive floods. With an annual output of more than 4,172 million kilowatt-hours of energy, the Karun 3 power plant is one of the largest hydroelectric power plants in the country.

The lake behind the Karun 3 Dam, with a reservoir volume of about 3 billion cubic meters, has created breathtaking natural scenery in the heart of the Zagros Mountains. With its deep blue waters, the lake offers a suitable setting for water activities such as boating, fishing and cruising. Around the lake, huge arch bridges have been built, counted among the largest bridges in the Middle East, offering unrivaled views of the lake and the surrounding mountains. The large Karun 3 Bridge, built over the dam lake, also provides an important link to the surrounding mountain areas.

To reach the Karun 3 Dam, you can take the Izeh–Dehdez road. This route passes through beautiful natural scenery and the towering mountains of the Zagros. The best time to visit the area is spring and autumn, when the weather is pleasant and the landscapes are at their most beautiful. When visiting the Karun 3 Dam, it is essential to follow the principles of responsible nature tourism, such as keeping the environment clean, not harming plants and wildlife, and respecting local culture and traditions.