Jegin Dam Lake

Jegin Dam is one of the largest hydraulic structures in Hormozgan Province. It is located 107 kilometres northeast of the port city of Jask, near the village of Jegin in Beshagard County. The dam was built on the Jegin River, in an area known as the Dahaneh Marang Gorge. Construction began in 1376 (Solar Hijri) and the dam went into operation in 1385. Jegin is a roller-compacted concrete (RCC) dam with a height of 78 metres from the foundation and a crest length of 253 metres, and it can store 300 million cubic metres of water. The main purposes of the dam were to supply drinking and agricultural water to the counties of Jask and Beshagard, to irrigate 4,500 hectares of farmland, and to control seasonal floods in the region.

The vegetation around the lake consists of species resistant to drought and heat, such as prosopis (Pakistani mesquite), jujube (konar), tamarisk (gaz) and Persian dwarf palm-like scrub (eskanbil), which are well adapted to the region's hot, dry climate and play an important role in protecting the soil and keeping the ecosystem stable. A variety of animals also live in the area, including foxes, hares, various snakes and desert reptiles. The lake is home to fish such as carp, which gives anglers the chance to fish here. Birds such as grey herons, Eurasian spoonbills (or similar waders), brown-necked ravens and egrets can also be seen around the lake, making it a good setting for birdwatching.

To reach Jegin Dam Lake, take the Jask–Jagdan road from the port of Jask. At kilometre 57 of this road, a 21-kilometre side road branches off toward the dam. The road is paved and gives good access to the lake. The best time to visit is autumn and winter, when nature is at its most beautiful and the weather is pleasant. Visitors should follow the principles of responsible nature tourism and avoid harming the environment and the region's water resources, so that this valuable ecosystem is preserved for future generations.