Chamshir Dam’s First Filling Starts 

The first filling of Chamshir Dam in Gachsaran County, Kohgilouyeh-Boyerahmad Province, has started, director of the project said.
“We have made use of all the observations and suggestions in the construction of the dam to and a committee is also monitoring the first phase of filling now,” Mahmoud Mahzarnia was also quoted as saying by Mehr News Agency.
The first filling of a reservoir can be defined as the increase in water level behind the dam from the time construction is completed until it reaches the desired operating level. Depending on the location, type, size and the intended purpose of a dam, the duration and rate of first filling could vary.