Dasu Dam, Hydroelectric power station in Upper Kohistan District, Pakistan
The Dasu Dam spans a section of the Indus in upper Kohistan, where it channels the river's water for electricity generation. The facility combines a concrete barrier with an underground machine hall that houses multiple turbines.
Work began in the late 2010s as part of a national energy initiative supported by international funding. Implementation has proceeded in stages, with initial turbines coming online in the mid-2020s.
The dam project creates employment opportunities for 8,000 local residents while maintaining connections through the realigned Karakoram Highway infrastructure.
The site occupies a mountainous region accessible via a realigned highway route. Because work is ongoing, access and viewing opportunities are restricted and should be confirmed in advance.
The turbines operate on the principle of water pressure rotation and are each installed in vertical shafts. This arrangement optimizes the use of the river's drop energy within a compact footprint.
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