Al-Ghadir Dam Lake

Al-Ghadir Dam Lake is one of the natural and engineering attractions of Saveh County in Iran's Markazi Province, formed by the construction of the Al-Ghadir Dam. This double-curvature concrete arch dam was built on the Qarah Chay River and put into operation in 1372 (Solar Hijri; 1993 CE). It created a lake of impressive size behind it, which is counted among the sights worth seeing around Saveh. The area lies about 25 kilometres southwest of the city of Saveh, and thanks to its geographic position and the design of the dam, it offers a spectacular view of water set against the region's dry landscape.

With its considerable surface area and open views, the lake behind Al-Ghadir Dam, especially in spring and summer, is a good spot for nature-loving travellers, families, and anglers and photography enthusiasts. The lake is home to several fish species, such as bream, zardak and carp, which makes for a good fishing experience for visitors, and fishing events related to this recreational sport are held around it every year. The surroundings of the lake, with their open vistas and opportunities for camping, walking and enjoying the quiet of nature, have placed Al-Ghadir Dam on the list of short-trip tourist destinations in Markazi Province.

The lake can be reached by the roads leading to the southwest of the city of Saveh, and you can easily drive right up to the dam area. The best time to visit is spring and early summer, when the reservoir holds more water and the weather is well suited to nature touring. While visiting this combined water and arid ecosystem, visitors should follow the principles of responsible nature tourism: do not leave litter around the lake, do not light fires, and respect the wildlife and vegetation of the area so that this attraction is preserved for future generations.