Chiniot Dam

Chiniot Dam
CountryPakistan
LocationChiniot District, Punjab
PurposePower
StatusProposed
Construction costRs. 533.303 million
Operator(s)WAPDA
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarth fill and Rock-fill dam
ImpoundsChenab River
Height (foundation)60 ft

Chiniot Dam is a proposed dam to be built on Chenab river. It is located in Chiniot District, Punjab, Pakistan.[1][2][3] The dam is intended to store excess flows from the Chenab River to meet downstream irrigation water needs and generate electricity for the national grid. The dam is 17 meters high and is a zoned earthfill embankment.[4] This dam will also help to improve the domestic water supply to the nearby towns and villages.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Chiniot Dam Project".
  2. ^ a b "Chiniot dam to meet needs of Faisalabad industries". 25 January 2019.
  3. ^ "Chiniot Dam Project given go-ahead". 2 January 2009.
  4. ^ "Water & Power Development Authority". archive.wapda.gov.pk. Retrieved 2024-02-06.