Atikhisar Dam is a dam in

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, built between 1971 and 1975 along the Sarıçay River. The dam became operational in 1976 to provide drinking water, irrigation, and flood control. The dam has a 471 km² catchment area, a crest height of 68 m, and stretches 420 m in length. It can hold up to 52.5 million m³ of water. The surrounding region primarily supports agriculture, mining, rural communities, and transportation infrastructure.

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