Band-e Dareh Dam, located near Birjand in South Khorasan Province, Iran, is a historical dam built in the Qajar era (1785-1925). It was constructed using loose stones from nearby mountains, brick, and Sarooj (a mortar of lime and clay). The dam is approximately 31 meters long, 5 meters wide, and 13 meters high. It was registered as a National Heritage Site in 2002. The dam impounds a lake and was built to provide a water source, and some of the water is also used to supply a sugar factory.
Location: 5 kilometers south of Birjand.
Historical Significance: Built in the Qajar era (1785-1925).
Construction Materials: Loose stones, brick, and Sarooj (lime and clay mortar).
Dimensions: Approximately 31 meters long, 5 meters wide, and 13 meters high.
Registration: Registered as a National Heritage Site in 2002.
Function: Impounds a lake and provides water for irrigation, including a sugar factory.
Location: 5 kilometers south of Birjand.
Historical Significance: Built in the Qajar era (1785-1925).
Construction Materials: Loose stones, brick, and Sarooj (lime and clay mortar).
Dimensions: Approximately 31 meters long, 5 meters wide, and 13 meters high.
Registration: Registered as a National Heritage Site in 2002.
Function: Impounds a lake and provides water for irrigation, including a sugar factory.
Visitor Information
- Opening Hours:
- Monday: 00:00 – 12:00
- Tuesday: 00:00 – 12:00
- Wednesday: 00:00 – 12:00
- Thursday: 00:00 – 12:00
- Friday: 00:00 – 12:00
- Saturday: 00:00 – 12:00
- Sunday: 00:00 – 12:00
- Entrance: For free
- City: Birjand
- Address: 5 km from the end of Modares Street, Birjand
