reservoir above the dam, bringing its bottom to the elevation of 1835 meters above the sea level. There is an unfinished dam further up in the valley at . This dam was proved unnecessary due to the success of the Medeu dam and was abandoned due to cost constraints. It is currently the site of a meteorological station. Further reading References External links Buildings and structures in Almaty Dams in Kazakhstan Flood control projects Buildings and structures built in the Soviet Union 1966 establishments in the Soviet Union Dams completed in 1972