Kouris Dam
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Kouris Dam, Greek: Φράγμα Κούρη, is the largest dam of a network of 107 dams in Cyprus.[1] It is in the Limassol District and is fed by the Kouris River along with other smaller watercourses including the Diarizos River which has its water diverted to Kouris Dam via an underground pipeline.
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Kouris Dam | |
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Official name | Kouris Dam (Φράγμα Κούρη) |
Location | Limassol District, Cyprus |
Coordinates | 34°43′40″N 32°55′5″E |
Construction began | Sept 1, 1984 |
Opening date | 1988 |
Operator(s) | Cyprus Water Board |
Dam and spillways | |
Impounds | River Kouris |
Height | 110 m |
Reservoir | |
Total capacity | 115,000,000 m3 |
Surface area | 3.6 km3 |
Current storage level |
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