Amir Kabir Karaj Dam

You have probably heard the name Karaj Dam. This dam is also known as Amir Kabir Dam and is considered one of the most important and largest dams in Iran. Karaj Dam is located on the Karaj River in the Karaj Valley of central Alborz; you can find this dam on the road from Karaj to Chalus. This concrete dam, with an area of 4 square kilometers, is approximately 165 meters high from the riverbed and its crest length reaches 390 meters. Karaj Dam was commissioned in 1961 and today it plays a significant role in controlling the spring floods of the Karaj River and supplying drinking water to Tehran and Karaj.

Besides its function, Karaj Dam has many attractions. Amir Kabir Dam, or Karaj Dam, is considered one of the most popular sights in Chalus; tourists can experience fishing, boating, and picnicking at this dam. Also, the beautiful views and the dam's scenery of the surrounding nature will leave vivid memories in your mind.