Here’s a summary list of the biggest dams, reservoirs, and hydroelectric power projects of Pakistan.
List of the Biggest Dams of Pakistan in Punjab
1. Ghazi Barotha Dam
Ghazi Barotha Dam Capacity: The electricity production capacity of this dam is 1450 MW.
Location & River: Ghazi Barotha Dam is located on Indus river in district Attock, Punjab.
Note: Ghazi Barotha Dam is the second largest hydroelectric project of Pakistan.
2. Namal Dam
Namal Dam Location: This dam is located in district Mianwali, Punjab.
3. [PLANNED] Kalabagh Dam
Kalabagh Dam Capacity: The electricity production capacity of this dam will be 3600 MW.
Location & River: Kalabagh Dam will be located on Indus river in district Mianwali, Punjab.
List of the Largest Dams of Pakistan in KPK
1. Tarbela Dam
Tarbela Dam Capacity: The electricity production capacity of this dam is 4888 MW.
Location & River: Tarbela Dam is located on Indus river in Haripur, KPK.
Note: Tarbela Dam is the largest hydroelectric project of Pakistan/ the biggest dam of Pakistan wrt electricity production.
2. Khanpur Dam
Khanpur Dam Location & River: This dam is located on Haro river in district Haripur, KPK.
3. Warsak Dam
Warsak Dam Location & River: This dam is located on Kabul river in district Peshawar, KPK.
Note: Warsak Dam is the oldest dam of Pakistan.
4. Gomal Zam Dam
Gomal Zam Dam Location & River: This dam is located on Gomal river in district Wana of KPK.
5. [PLANNED] Mohmand Dam
Mohmand Dam Location & River: This dam is located on Swat river in district Mohmand, KPK.
List of Major Dams of Pakistan in Balochistan
1. Hub Dam
Hum Dam Location & River: This dam is located on Hub river in district Malir, Balochistan.
List of Main Dams of Pakistan in GB
1. Satpara Dam
Satpara Dam Location: This dam is located on Indus river in district Skardu, GB.
2. [PLANNED] Diamer Bhasha Dam
Diamer Bhasha Dam Capacity: The electricity production capacity of this dam will be 4500 MW.
Location & River: Diamer Bhasha Dam will be located on Indus river in district Chilas, GB.
List of Pakistan’s Biggest Dams in AJK
1. Mangla Dam
Mangla Dam Capacity: The electricity production capacity of this dam is 1150 MW.
Location & River: Mangla dam is located on Jehlum river in district Mirpur, AJK.
Note: Mangla Dam is the third largest dam/ hydroelectric project of Pakistan.
2. Neelum-Jehlum Hydroelectric Project
Neelum-Jehlum Capacity: The electricity production capacity of this hydroelectric project is 969 MW.
Location & River: Neelum-Jehlum hydroelectric power project is located on Neelum river in district Muzzafarabad, AJK.
Note: Neelum Jhelum is the fourth largest hydroelectric power project of Pakistan.
List of Dams in Islamabad
1. Rawal Dam
Rawal Dam Location & River: This dam is located on Korang river in ICT.
2. Simly Dam
Simly Dam Location & River: This dam is located on Soan river in ICT.
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