What is dam
The massive barriers built across rivers and
Kalabagh Dam
Kalabagh Dam Project is among the largest
River Indus
features
It has proper gorge for storage.
river bed.
In spite of its small size it would have Gross
Shorter Construction
Period
Dam is ready for construction and can be
Increased Power
Generation at Tarbela
Dam
Since Dam is located downstream of Tarbela, the
Very
Economical
Transmission
The power generated at Kala Bagh Dam can be
Lines
Lighter Intensity of
Earthquake
The earthquake intensity at Kalabagh is
Power Generation
Kalabagh Dam generates a large amount of
reasonable extent.
Storage of Surplus
Water
In Pakistan about 1040 MAF of water has gone
Economical Benefits
Average Annual Power Benefits Rs. 25.50 Billion
Average Annual Irrigation Benefits Rs. 3.50 Billion
Average Annual Flood Alleviation Benefits Rs.
0.70 Billion
Additional Power From Tarbela Rs. 3.50 Billion
Total AVERAGE YEARLY BENEFITS Rs. 33.20
Billion
Project Cost
Cost wise the project is substantially cheaper
The total project cost at June 1998 price level,
Miscellaneous Benefits
The grand Kalabagh Dam could supply plenty of
employment in country.
The project will have a useful economic life of over
Conclusion
Dams are necessary for Pakistan
Kalabagh dam is life line for Pakistan
Kalabagh site is most suitable location for