PATAN HYDROPOWER PROJECT

Location

Patan dam site is located on the Indus River about 4 km upstream of village Patan downstream of Keyal Khwar.  The power house (underground) is situated in the left bank 8 km upstream of Besham Qila and 275 km from Islamabad.

SALIENT FEATURES
Installed Capacity MW 2800
Annual Energy million KWh 15200
Design Discharge m3/s 2700
Dam Height  M 104
Concrete Line Power Tunnel KM 18
Tunnel Diameter M 15
Full Supply Level masl 760
Tail Water Level Powerhouse  masl 610
Net Head M 128
Tentative project cost  bill US $ 5.0
BENEFITS
Cheaper Power to National Grid
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
 
  • No adverse environmental impact
  • Run of River Project
PRESENT STATUS  

 

  • Identified by MECO in Inventory and Ranking Study in year November 1984 and reviewed by Hydro Planning Origanization (HPO).

  • Capacity  reviewed and updated by Hydro Planning Organization (HPO).

  • PC-II for preparation of feasibility study, Detailed Design and Tender documents is under preparation.