Akra Kaur Dam
Akra Kaur Dam, sometimes also referred to as Ankara Kaur Dam, is located near Gawadar in Balochistan, Pakistan. The dam was constructed in 1995 at a cost of $24 million to supply water to Gawadar and adjoining villages. It is the sole source of water supply to residents of the Gwadar District area. The dam stretches over an area of 17,000 acres (6,900 ha; 27 sq mi).
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Location of Akra Kaur Dam in Balochistan, Pakistan Akra Kaur Dam (Pakistan) | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Location | Gwadar District, Balochistan |
| Coordinates | 25°21′29″N 62°16′44″E |
| Status | Operational |
| Opening date | 1995 |
| Construction cost | $24 million |
| Owner(s) | Government of Balochistan |
In 2005, torrential rain in the area caused an overflow from the dam, inundating a number of villages and claiming at least 20 lives. In July 2012, reports emerged that the dam had dried up completely due to large-scale siltation. This has posed serious water supply challenges to local residents, including acute shortage of drinking water.
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