Shiadeh Dam Lake

Shiadeh Dam is located in Mazandaran Province, in the village of Shiadeh in Bandpey-e Gharbi District, 23 kilometres southwest of the city of Babol. The Shiadeh earth-fill dam stands 20 metres above the ground and was built on the Chalim River, which is part of the Babolrud. The dam enjoys a pleasant climate and is surrounded by lush, pristine forests. It can store nearly 6 million cubic metres of water a year, which is used to irrigate 2,000 hectares of the region's paddy fields.

Thanks to its geographical location and the humid climate of northern Iran, Shiadeh Dam Lake has rich and varied flora and fauna. The area has a variety of trees, such as oak, beech, hornbeam and ash. Shrubs such as wild olive and holly are also seen here. Around the lake, aquatic plants such as reeds and algae, along with floating plants such as water lettuce, grow in abundance. The areas around the lake also have a variety of meadows with many kinds of herbaceous and perennial plants. Mammals such as foxes, hares and a few other small species live in the area as well.

Many tourists visit this village every year, so it has plenty of facilities. Many gazebos have been built around the lake so that visitors can rest in them. At Shiadeh Dam there are recreational facilities such as a zip line, an amusement park, shuttle rides, carriage rides, diving, ATV riding, a suspension bridge and swings. The village has restaurants and cafés serving a range of local dishes, as well as a supermarket and restrooms. Spring and mid-autumn are the best times to visit the dam. In spring the weather is very pleasant, and the trees there blossom, creating a beautiful landscape.