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Must-see lake · Sarıyer, Istanbul

New Dam

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New Dam is a lake in Sarıyer, Istanbul.

New Dam: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit New Dam

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

Crowd: Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

Typical week: Mon busy · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri busy · Sat packed · Sun packed.

How to reach New Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 41.18975, 28.98621. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near New Dam

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    Frequently asked

    Is New Dam full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for New Dam yet. Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Busiest: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

    What is the best time to visit New Dam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

    What are the places to visit near New Dam?

    Nearby: Valide Dam (lake, 0 km), Atatürk Arboretum (lake, 2 km), Falih Rıfkı Atay Tabiat Parkı (sanctuary, 3 km), Saint Mary (church, 7 km), Büyükdere Camii (dargah, 7 km), Sadberk Hanım Museum (museum, 7 km).

    Is New Dam worth visiting?

    New Dam is listed as a must-see lake in Istanbul on Spotwander.