Erfelek Dam

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Erfelek Dam
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Erfelek Dam from the west
Location Turkey
Construction began1995
Opening date2004

Erfelek Dam is a dam in Sinop Province, Turkey, built between 1995 and 2004. The development was backed by the Turkish State Hydraulic Works.

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