Tori Dam (Afghanistan)
Tori Dam is an under-construction dam located about 4 km (2.5 mi) east of Qalat in Afghanistan, which is the capital of Zabul Province.[2] Construction of the dam is estimated to cost around 97 million afghanis.[3]
| Tori Dam | |
|---|---|
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Location | Qalat, Zabul Province |
| Purpose | Irrigation and electricity |
| Status | Under construction |
| Construction began | October 14, 2022[1] |
| Construction cost | 97 million afghanis |
| Owner(s) | Ministry of Energy and Water |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Length | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Width (crest) | 70 m (230 ft) |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 2,900,000 m3 (100,000,000 cu ft) |
| Power Station | |
| Installed capacity | 100 kW (130 hp) |
The width of the dam is said to be around 70 m (230 ft) and its length 25 m (82 ft). The reservoir will hold up to 2,900,000 m3 (100,000,000 cu ft) of drinking water. After completion, it will irrigate 600 acres of agricultural land. It will also be able to produce 100 kW (130 hp) of electricity.[1][4] Work on the project was originally prepared in May of 2021.[5]
References
- "Work on Tori Dam in Zabul Has Begun". TOLOnews. 14 October 2022. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
- "Southern Afghanistan Dam Project Launched and Construction Work Started". Khaama Press. 15 October 2022. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
- Kakar, Hijratullah (11 August 2022). "Work on Zabul's Tori Oba dam to be launched soon: Minister". Pajhwok Afghan News.
- "Work Construction of Tori Dam Start in Zabul". Bakhtar News Agency. October 13, 2022.
- "Construction of Tori Dam Started in Zabul". Bakhtar News Agency. May 1, 2021.
External links
- Construction of Tora Water Dam ongoing in Zabul on YouTube (Ariana News, Dec. 27, 2022)
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