Mahipar Dam

Mahipar Power dam is located 40 km from Kabul city. This dam was built in 1952 with the cooperation of Germany and has 3 turbines with a power of 66 MW. Currently, one of its turbines is active with a capacity of 19 megawatts, the rest is worn out. This dam does not have a natural water reservoir and water is extracted from the bottom by the water pump, which is extracted from the speed of this electricity.

Mahipar Dam
CountryAfghanistan
LocationSurobi District, Kabul Province
PurposePower Dam
StatusReady to use
Construction began1952
Opening date1966
Owner(s)Ministry of Water and Energy
Dam and spillways
Type of damGravity dam
ImpoundsKabul River
Height10 meter
Length8.85 Km
Annual generation66 Megawatt

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