THAKOT HYDROPOWER PROJECT

Location

Thakot dam site is located in a narrow section of Indus River about 3 km downstream of Besham Qila.

SALIENT FEATURES
Installed Capacity MW 2800
Dam Height  60 m
Length of Power Tunnel km 19.8
Tunnel Diameter m 15
Full Supply Level (masl) 610
Net Head m 114
Tentative Project Cost million US$ 5.0
STUDY PERIOD    24 months
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 construction.