Tori Dam (Afghanistan)
Tori Dam is an under-construction dam located about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) east of Qalat, Afghanistan, which is the capital of Zabul Province.[1] Construction of the Dam is estimated to cost 97 million afghanis.[2]
| Tori Dam | |
|---|---|
| Location | Qalat, Zabul Province, Afghanistan |
| Status | Under construction |
| Construction cost | 97 million afghanis |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Length | 25 meters |
| Width (crest) | 70 meters |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 2.9 million cubic meters |
| Power Station | |
| Installed capacity | 100 kW |
Tori Dam is 70 meters wide and 25 meters long. After completion, it will irrigate 600 acres of land. It will also be able to produce 100 kilowatts of electricity and hold 2.9 million cubic metres of drinking water.[3][4]
References
- "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 on Tori Dam in Zabul Has Begun". TOLOnews. 14 October 2022. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
- "Construction of Tori Dam Started in Zabul". Bakhtar News Agency. May 2021.
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