Kalabagh Dam, Proposed hydroelectric dam in Mianwali District, Pakistan
Kalabagh Dam is a proposed hydroelectric facility on the Indus River in Mianwali District. The structure would hold back water to generate electricity while also supporting irrigation and flood control for the surrounding region.
Pakistan initiated feasibility research in 1979 after receiving development support. The project sought funding from various international sources to advance its planning and design.
The dam proposal created divisions between provinces, with Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa expressing concerns about water distribution and resource management across regions.
The site sits along the Indus River in northern Pakistan within a remote part of Punjab Province. Visitors should prepare for rough conditions and traveling with a suitable vehicle through difficult terrain.
The reservoir formation would enable irrigation of previously unproductive land while providing flood control capabilities during monsoon seasons.
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