Shyok Dam is located over the Shyok River in Ghanche District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.[1][2][3]
| Shyok Dam | |
|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan |
| Location | Ghanche District, Gilgit-Baltistan |
| Purpose | Power |
| Construction began | March 2016 |
| Opening date | June 2020 |
| Construction cost | Rs. 285.292 million |
| Operator(s) | WAPDA |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Earth fill and Rock-fill dam |
| Impounds | Shyok River |
| Height (foundation) | 625 ft |
| Installed capacity | 640 MW |
The dam is located on Shyok River about 3 km upstream of Khaplu Town, Ghanche District, which is under the administration of the Baltistan Division, Gilgit Baltistan. With a commencement date of March 2016, the project is planned to be completed by June 2020 according to feasibility study. [4]
References
edit- ^ "Shyok Dam Multipurpose Project". www.wapda.gov.pk.
- ^ Khan, Iftikhar A. (February 12, 2020). "Upper house passes two bills with amendments". DAWN.COM.
- ^ پی, اے پی (October 7, 2020). "آبی ذخائر میں اضافے کیلئے 60 نئے ڈیم کی تعمیر کیے جائیں گے". ڈیلی منافع.
- ^ "Wapda". wapda.gov.pk. Retrieved 2023-03-28.