Atikhisar Dam is a dam in ÃÂanakkale Province, Turkey, built between 1971 and 1975 along the Sarñçay River. The dam became operational in 1976 to provide drinking water, irrigation, and flood control. The dam has a 471 km<sup>2</sup> catchment area, a crest height of 68 m, and stretches 420 m in length. It can hold up to 52.5 million m<sup>3</sup> of water. The surrounding region primarily supports agriculture, mining, rural communities, and transportation infrastructure.