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Balarood Dam, Dezful The same is a relic from the Sassanid period and was constructed on the Dezful River (a tributary of Dez River). The relic consists of a large room and two smaller rooms with their foundation pillars in water. It is made of stone, brick and a mixture of gypsum and ash. Borj-e-Ayar Dam, Shooshtar This dam has been constructed on Gerger River, and is also known as Sabi Kesh Dam. Borj-e-Ayar was the name of a vessel which was used to store jewels and gold. This dam has constructions and facilities in both sides of the Gerger River which have been used for the deviation of water. Dez Dam Lake, Dezful This dam is 203 m. in height and is considered to be the highest dam in the Middle East and ranks the sixth highest dam in the world. It is constructed on Dez River at a distance of 15 km. to the north of Dezful city. The lake of this huge dam provides a great scope for tourism exploitation and water sports facilities besides its beautiful landscape and sight-seeing areas. Hoor Mazra'eh Wetland, Dezful The Mazra'eh Wetland lies between the two Dez and Karkheh Rivers (south of Dezful) and part of Shavoor River flows into it. The water obtained from this vicinity is used for agricultural purposes by the inhabitants, mainly the tribal farmers. A special quality of rice, known as Hoveyzeh is cultivated here. Hoor-ol-Azim Wetland, Sosangerd, Ahvaz The length of this wetland is 100 km. and its width ranges from 15 to 75 km. It is limited from west by the Tigris River. Throughout, the Hoor is covered by reeds. The depth of the water towards the sides is shallow while in the center it is more than 7 m. Special canoes can be used in this wetland. The nature of Hoor and specially the surrounding inhabitants are of anthropological interest. Hoor-ol-Doraq Wetland, Shadegan This is a comparatively vast wetland which lies in the south western territories of Khuzestan. Crossing Shadegan, the Jarahi River adjoins this wetland. Birds, reeds, papyrus and salt are found here. A kind of herb which favors humidity and locally is known as "Cholan" grows here and is utilized by the natives of Hoor. Karkheh Dam, Dezful This dam is constructed across the Karkheh River and ranks as a deviating dam. The length of the dam is 192 m. and reaches a height of 9 m. Also, around this lake is a vast recreational site Karoon Dam, Masjed Soleiman This dam, also known as the Shahid Abbaspour Dam, is constructed on Karoon River and located to the northeast of Masjed Soleiman. The dam is 200 m. in height and its crown is 380 m. in length. The lake forms an excellent area for water sports and tourism exploitations. Khalil Khan Dam, Masjed Soleiman This old dam is situated in the district of Lali in the township of Masjed Soleiman. The same is constructed on a river formed in the spring season that flows from the Imamzadeh Baba Ahmad Pass. The ruins of this ancient dam are still present. Khoda Afarin Dam, Shooshtar The said dam also known as Mahi Bazan Dam, and has been constructed on Gerger River. The same is a wonder piece of Sassanid dam construction, which is an interesting site to visit. Mizan (Valerian) Dam, Shooshtar Mizan or Shapour Dam is a relic of Sassanid era and divides the Karoon River into western and eastern sections. This dam is semi-circular in shape with two diverting arms or prolongations which deviates a part of the Karoon water to flow along the eastern region known as the Gerger River, and the other along western region of the city known as Shateit River. These two water ways in the south of Shooshtar rejoin again in the Band-e-Qir region to form the great Karoon. After the Borj Ayar Bridge many waterfalls have been naturally formed extruding the rocks upon the Gerger River. It is said that Valerian the emperor of Rome constructed this bridge. Materials used in the construction are various kinds of stone, and the arch has been designed in an intricate and spectacular form. This dam is approximately 521 m. in length. It has gone under repair during the Qajar period. The same is also reputedly known as the Khaqan Dam. Shadegan Wetland, Shadegan Shadegan wetland extends over an area of 296,000 hectares, and its surface is covered by great varieties of vegetations. It creates a suitable habitat for a number of migrating waterfowls, which fly to this area from north Europe, Canada and Siberia in autumn. In this wetland there are different fish varieties which live in salt and sweet-water. This vicinity is a habitat and breeding ground for the 'Marbled Teal' in the world, and rare bird species such as the 'Spotted Curlew' and the 'African Glossy Ibis', are also found in the surroundings of this wetland. Generally speaking, this vicinity can be accounted as a habitat for one-third of the animal and herbal species that are on the verge of extinction. Other Lakes and Dams, Khuzestan Other historical dams of Khuzestan Province are, Dara, Dokhtar, Qir and Khak Dams in Shooshtar which are relics of the Sassanid period. |
