Akhori Dam
The Akhori Dam project is a proposed multipurpose dam in Pakistan, about 60 km west of Islamabad. Developed by Pakistani Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) as part of its Water Vision 2025, it has been proposed by the former Pakistan Muslim League (Q)'s Government.
| Akhori Dam | |
|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan |
| Location | Akhori, Attock district, Punjab |
| Coordinates | 33°42′23″N 72°26′34″E |
| Purpose | Power, water storage |
| Status | Proposed |
| Construction cost | $1.6 Billion Est. |
| Operator(s) | Wapda |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Impounds | Haro River |
| Height | 122 m |
| Length | 5.16 km |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Akhori reservoir |
| Total capacity | 9.4 km3 |
| Power Station | |
| Installed capacity | 600 MW |
| Annual generation | 2,155 GWh |
| Website AKHORI DAM | |
The dam will be able to store about 8.6 billion cubic metres of water that is split filling the Tarbela reservoir during the monsoon season. It will also host a 600 MW hydropower plant, expected to generate an estimated 2,155 GWh/year.
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