Tori Dam
CountryAfghanistan
LocationQalat, Zabul Province
PurposeIrrigation and electricity
StatusUnder construction
Construction beganOctober 14, 2022[1]
Construction cost97 million afghanis
Owner(s)Ministry of Energy and Water
Dam and spillways
Length25 m (82 ft)
Width (crest)70 m (230 ft)
Reservoir
Total capacity2,900,000 m3 (100,000,000 cu ft)
Power Station
Installed capacity100 kW (130 hp)

Tori Dam is an under-construction dam located about 4 km (2.5 mi) east of Afghanistan's city of Qalat, which is the capital of Zabul Province.[2] Construction of the dam is estimated to cost around 97 million afghanis.[3]

The width of the dam is said to be around 70 m (230 ft) and its length 25 m (82 ft). The reservoir will hold up to 2,900,000 m3 (100,000,000 cu ft) of drinking water. After completion, it will irrigate 600 acres of agricultural land. It will also be able to produce 100 kW (130 hp) of electricity.[1][4] Work on the project was originally prepared in May of 2021.[5]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Work on Tori Dam in Zabul Has Begun". TOLOnews. 14 October 2022. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
  2. "Southern Afghanistan Dam Project Launched and Construction Work Started". Khaama Press. 15 October 2022. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
  3. Kakar, Hijratullah (11 August 2022). "Work on Zabul's Tori Oba dam to be launched soon: Minister". Pajhwok Afghan News.
  4. "Work Construction of Tori Dam Start in Zabul". Bakhtar News Agency. October 13, 2022.
  5. "Construction of Tori Dam Started in Zabul". Bakhtar News Agency. May 1, 2021.


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