Kalabagh Dam – History & Profile

Kalabagh Dam photoThe plan of construction of this dam was chalked out in 1954 but due to non availability of funds and non settlement of distribution of its water between four provinces its construction is delayed. (In 2006 it is expected to be constructed as the matter is being discussed vigorously. This dam will be constructed near Mianwali at about 20 km away from Kalabagh town).

Under Indus Basin treaty for its capital requirements India contributed 200 million rupees and for the rest of the expenses. World Bank, USA, Canada, Australia, West Germany and New Zealand provided necessary funds.

At present Pakistan has four large dams Mangla dam, Warsak dam (on river Kabul). Tarbela dam and Ghazi Barotha dam, number of head works has become 18 and the number of big major canals has become 38. Korang River near Rawalpindi Rawal dam, on river Kurram, Kurran Garhi dam and near it Baran dam, on river Gomal Khajori dam on river Bolan. Nari bolan dam, near Karachi on Hub River. Hub dam and on river Hiro Khanpur dam have been constructed and canals have been dug out from them for providing water for irrigation and drinking purpose.

 

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