Kirov Reservoir

Kirov Reservoir (Kyrgyz: Киров суу сактагычы), is a reservoir of the Talas River, located in Manas District of Talas Province of Kyrgyzstan. It is used for irrigation of lands in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan.

Kirov Dam
Location within Kyrgyzstan
LocationManas District, Talas Province, Kyrgyz Republic
Coordinates42°38′20″N 71°38′40″E
Opening date1976
Dam and spillways
Type of damConcrete
ImpoundsTalas River
Height86 m (282 ft)
Length257 m (843 ft)
Reservoir
CreatesKirov Reservoir
Киров суу сактагычы
Total capacity550,000,000 m3 (1.9×1010 cu ft)
Active capacity540,000,000 m3 (1.9×1010 cu ft)
Surface area27 km2 (10 sq mi)
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References

  1. "Kyrgyzstan's reservoirs: passport data" (PDF). Portal of Knowledge for Water and Environmental Issues in Central Asia. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-12-09. Retrieved 2011-11-12.
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