Satpara Dam, Dam in Skardu District, Pakistan
Satpara Dam is a concrete-faced earth-filled dam on the Satpara Stream, about 2.5 miles (4 km) from Skardu in Gilgit-Baltistan. It holds back water to form a reservoir, with a power station that generates electricity and channels for irrigation and drinking water supply.
Construction of the dam began in 2003 and the first power unit started operating in 2007, with a second unit following in 2008. International support helped complete the remaining power units and finish the dam after the original schedule slipped.
The reservoir behind the dam has become a spot where local families come for picnics and short walks along the water. On weekends you may see people from Skardu enjoying the open views and the cooler air near the stream.
The dam is a short drive from Skardu town, and the road continues to Satpara Lake, so you can combine both in one trip. The area is best visited from spring to autumn when the weather is milder and the roads are clear.
The dam raises the level of Satpara Lake, so the lake seen today is larger than it was before the project. Its water also supplies drinking water to Skardu, making it a key resource for the town.
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