Atatürk Reservoir in Türkiye located on the Euphrates River

iss075e0002070 (Aug. 1, 2026) --- Atatürk Reservoir in Türkiye, located on the Euphrates River near the Southeastern Taurus Mountains, was created by the Atatürk Dam, the world’s fourth largest. The reservoir provides the region with drinking water, irrigation for cotton farming, and commercial and recreational fishing opportunities.