The primary purpose of the dam is hydroelectric power production.

Construction on the river diversion tunnel began in 2009 and the dam was complete in 2012.

Water from the dam is sent down downstream through a 3,200 m (10,500 ft) long penstock where it reaches an 84 MW power station.

The dam is part of the Çoruh Development Plan and it is owned by Turkey's State Hydraulic Works.

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