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Design in 1984.

Total cost 3.46$ billion

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Kalabagh Dam Project was designed in 1984,with the assistance of the United Nations

Development Program; supervised by theWorld Bank, for the client Water and PowerDevelopment Authority of Pakistan.

It was estimated to be US$ 3.46 Billion at June

1987 level and was scheduled to be completedin 6 years.

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Near Main Wali

Famous for Nawb of Kala Bahg

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Hydrology (Indus river at site)

Area 110500 square meter

Water storage capacity 7.9 MAF

Maximum height above river bed 260 feet

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Turbine frames types

Installed capacity 2400-3600 MW

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Providing additional storage to meet existingwater shortage.

Control of high flood

Irrigation to the river area in Sindh

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Producing hydro power for growing demandof agricultural, industrial and domestic needs

Producing employment for 30000 personsduring construction

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Drainage of surrounding area of Mardan

Area of Pabbi and Swabi plains would beaffected

Large number of people would be displaced

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Physical Model of Dam

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Current Picture of Kala Bagh