| Soan Dam | |
|---|---|
| Location | Potohar region, Pakistan |
| Purpose | Water storage, Power generation |
| Status | Proposed |
| Construction cost | $10 billion |
| Owner(s) | Government of Pakistan |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Impounds | Soan River |
| Dam volume | 48 million acre-feet (180 km³) |
| Power Station | |
| Installed capacity | 5,240 MW |
Soan Dam is a proposed dam on the Soan River in the Potohar region of Pakistan. The dam is expected to have a storage capacity of 48 million acre-feet (59.2 km3) and a power generation capacity of 5,240 megawatts (MW). The dam is being proposed to address the water scarcity and energy crisis in Pakistan.[1][2]
The Soan River is a perennial river that originates in the Murree Hills and flows through the Potohar region. The river is a major source of water for irrigation, drinking water, and industrial use in the region. However, the river is also a major source of pollution. The dam is being proposed to address the water scarcity and pollution problems in the region.[3]
The dam is expected to cost $10 billion to construct. The dam is being funded by the government of Pakistan and the World Bank. The dam is expected to be completed in 2030.[4]
References
- ↑ "Soan Dam is the Need of Pakistan - Now or Never". 3 March 2017.
- ↑ "Capital to have another dam on Soan River | Pakistan Today". 9 January 2015.
- ↑ "RDA to study inflatable dam on Soan River". 27 December 2020.
- ↑ "FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR EXPLORING WATER POTENTIAL OF SOAN RIVER" (PDF).