The Shorabak Dam, also known as Shorabak hydroelectric power plant, and referred to as Band-e Shorabak in Dari, is located on the Kokcha River about 10 km (6.2 mi) southeast of Fayzabad, Afghanistan, in the Fayzabad District of Badakhshan Province.[3] It is a gravity dam with a power station that produces up to 7.5 megawatts of electricity.[4]

Shorabak Dam
Shorabak Dam is located in Afghanistan
Shorabak Dam
Location of Shorabak Dam in Afghanistan
CountryAfghanistan
LocationFayzabad District, Badakhshan Province
Coordinates37°03′55″N 70°35′57″E / 37.06528°N 70.59917°E / 37.06528; 70.59917
PurposeIrrigation and electricity
StatusOperational
Construction began2014[1]
Opening dateJune 25, 2021
Construction cost$48 million USD[2]
Owner(s)Ministry of Energy and Water
Dam and spillways
Type of damGravity
ImpoundsKokcha River
Elevation at crest1,227 m (4,026 ft)

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References

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  1. ^ "Power project to benefit thousands". Pajhwok Afghan News. 13 December 2014. Archived from the original on 2024-05-01. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
  2. ^ "Turkish Firm To Resume Work On Badakhshan Dam". TOLOnews. 23 March 2018. Archived from the original on 2024-05-01. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
  3. ^ "Afghanistan completes key hydropower project". Anadolu Agency. 22 June 2021. Archived from the original on 2023-12-11. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
  4. ^ "Long-awaited Badakhshan power plant switched on in test phase". Ariana News. June 25, 2021. Archived from the original on 2024-05-01. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
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