The development was backed by the Turkish State Hydraulic Works.
When it was built between 1978 and 1992, the dam was constructed over the old Ağaçören village.
[1] A hydroelectric power plant that is placed over the dam started operation in 2020, and the reservoir water level has since decreased.
This has resulted in a large amount of human bones being washed ashore.
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