Almus Reservoir Hits 100% Capacity After 33 Years
🇹🇷 Almus Reservoir Reaches Full Capacity for the First Time Since 1993
The Almus Reservoir in Türkiye’s Tokat province has reached 100% capacity for the first time in 33 years, following heavy winter and spring rainfall.
After a severe drought last year, the reservoir has now fully recovered, and authorities are considering opening the spillway for the first time since 1993.
💧 From Drought to Full Recovery
The Almus Dam, which plays a crucial role in regional irrigation and hydroelectric power production, experienced a significant drop in water levels last year due to insufficient rainfall.
At the beginning of January 2026, the reservoir was only 38 percent full. However, consistent rainfall throughout winter and spring has completely changed the situation.
By May 2026, the reservoir had reached full capacity, marking a historic return to maximum levels not seen since May 1993.
🌊 Landscape Changes Reversed
During last year’s drought, a small island had emerged inside the reservoir due to falling water levels. With the recent replenishment, this landform has now been fully submerged again.
⚠️ Possible Controlled Water Release
Due to the reservoir reaching full capacity, local authorities are discussing the possibility of a controlled water release through the dam’s spillway.
The last time water was released through the Almus Dam spillway was in May 1993.
🌾 Positive Impact on Agriculture
Farmers in the region have welcomed the situation, noting that stable water levels are essential for irrigation and agricultural productivity during the summer season.
The full recovery of the reservoir is seen as a significant boost for Tokat’s agricultural sector after several consecutive dry seasons.
The restoration of Almus Reservoir to full capacity marks one of the most important environmental and agricultural developments in the region in decades.
