TARBELA DAM According to the International Commission on Large Dams, total dams and reservoirs in Pakistan over the

height of 15 m (49 ft) are 143.Tarbela Dam is the largest earth filled dam in the world and is second largest by the structural volume. Mirani Dam is the largest dam in the world in terms of volume for flood protection with a floodstock of 588,690 cubic hectometer while Sabakzai Dam is 7th largest in the world with a floodstock of 23,638 cubic hectometer. Tarbela dam is located in Haripur District, Hazara Division, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, about 50 kilometres northwest of Islamabad.The primary function of the Tarbela project was to regulate the Indus River flows for the benefit of irrigation. A secondary function is the generation of electric power. Incidental benefits include limited flood control of the Indus River, a substantial contribution to tourism, commercial fishing possibilities and added employment opportunities during and after construction. Key Facts Official name Tarbela Dam Location Tarbela, Pakistan Construction began 1968 Opening date 1976 Construction cost USD 1,497 Million Dam and spillways Height 143.26 metres (470 ft) from river level Length 2,743.2 metres (9,000 ft) Impounds Indus River Reservoir Creates Tarbela reservoir Capacity 13.69 cubic kilometres (3.28 cu mi) Catchment area 168,000 km^2 Surface area 250 km^2 Power station Turbines 10 x 175 MW, 4 x 432 MW Installed capacity 3478 MW Maximum capacity 4200 MW Total 4 Tunnels (1,2,3 for power generation & 4 for irrigation) Length of tunnel half mile. Problems after Construction Excessive seepage through the foundation, Erosion of the hills, Appearance of sink holes and cracks in the impervious blanket of the bed of river ME-47

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