SATPARA DAM PROJECT
Location

The Project is located on Satpara Nullah downstream of Satpara Lake which is about 6 km south of Skardu Town.

Scope of Work

Dam & Structure Civil & Hydraulic steel works E&M Works Powerhouses 4 Nos. Irrigation System & Operators Quarters.

Objectives / Benefits

The project will generate 17.36 MW of hydropower irrigate 15.536 acres of land and supply 3.1 million gallons per day drinking water to Skardu city.

Date of Commencement Original (as per Contract) Jan  2003 Revised Apr 2003
Date of Completion

Original (as per Contract)

Revised / Expected

 

Dec 2006

June 2008 / Sep 2009

Project Cost 

(Rs. Million)

As per PC-I

Local

FEC

Total

2090.431 - 2090.431
Salient Features Dam length / height 560 ft/128 ft
Spillway capacity 5000 ft3 / s
Reservoir capacity gross 93385 AF
Reservoir capacity live 51484 AF
Installed capacity 17.36 MW
Irrigation system LBC 51933 FT
RBC 58000 FT
Present Status / Progress

Construction of dam & allied structures power houses & Irrigation system in progress.
Power House # 1 In commercial operation since 6th Oct 2007.
Power House #2 In commercial operation since 30th Dec 2008.

Incharge of the Project Project Director Satpara Dam Project WAPDA Skardu
Contact No. 092-5815-920315
Updated January 15, 2010