One of the highest concrete dams in the series of cascade dams on Karun River, Karun 3 has been constructed with the intention of utilizing the hydroelectric potential of the melting snows of the Zagros Mountain Range in Western Iran. Besides the 2280 MW power generation capacity, the large dam reservoir provides the means for storage of large seasonal floods in order to supply the regular water flow necessary for the power generation of downstream dams.
The reservoir and the spectacular arch bridge crossing have also turned into a beautiful tourist attraction area in the region. Tablieh was responsible for the construction of the tail pond dam, plunge pool, slope protection and stabilization, thrust blocks, as well as concreting of the tailrace tunnels.
| Location | Khuzestan Province |
| Client | Iran Water & Power Resources Development Co. |
| Consultant | Mahab Ghodss-Acres (Canada) |
Plunge Pool, Tail Pond Dam, Tailrace Tunnel,
Bifurcation & Penstocks, Left Thrust Block
| Concrete | 707,132 m3 |
| Formwork | 123,300 m2 |
| Reinforcement | 25,590 Tons |
| Rock Bolting, Anchoring & Doweling | 130,000 m |
