Soan Dam

Soan Dam is a proposed dam on the Soan River in the Potohar region of Pakistan. The dam is expected to have a storage capacity of 48 million acre-feet (59.2 km3) and a power generation capacity of 5,240 megawatts (MW). The dam is being proposed to address the water scarcity and energy crisis in Pakistan.[1][2]

Soan Dam
LocationPotohar region, Pakistan
PurposeWater storage, Power generation
StatusProposed
Construction cost$10 billion
Owner(s)Government of Pakistan
Dam and spillways
ImpoundsSoan River
Dam volume48 million acre-feet (180 kmĀ³)
Power Station
Installed capacity5,240 MW

The Soan River is a perennial river that originates in the Murree Hills and flows through the Potohar region. The river is a major source of water for irrigation, drinking water, and industrial use in the region. However, the river is also a major source of pollution. The dam is being proposed to address the water scarcity and pollution problems in the region.[3]

The dam is expected to cost $10 billion to construct. The dam is being funded by the government of Pakistan and the World Bank. The dam is expected to be completed in 2030.[4]

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