Investigation in Iran''''s Dam Construction

Abstract

This report focuses on the multifaceted approach to dam construction in Iran, considering the significance and role of dams in water storage, flood control, hydropower generation, and agricultural advancement. The construction of each dam must take into account its environmental, economic, social, cultural, and security impacts, and it should be technically justifiable. This inquiry aims to examine the role of dam construction in the development of water resources based on the assigned functions of dams. It seeks to answer the question, from the perspective of experts and stakeholders in the field of dam construction: Have the dams that have been built or are currently under construction and design in Iran met the primary criteria for construction and design to achieve this goal? The response to this question is provided through an evaluation of various expert opinions and an analysis of discourses, presented in a comprehensive volume for those interested in the subject.

Keywords

• dam construction
• water management
• environmental assessment
• sustainability