The Iranian National Committee on Large Dams (IRCOLD), was established in 1970 with the aim of promoting dam construction knowledge in the areas of design, construction, operation, repair and maintenance of large dams, and very soon joined the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD).

With more than 3,500 members, including university professors, senior managers and water industry experts, and 78 legal members, IRCOLD is one of the most important scientific and technical organizations in the country and has a top rank in both domestic and international scientific communities.