{"id":100781,"date":"2020-10-15T07:08:05","date_gmt":"2020-10-15T07:08:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/?p=100781"},"modified":"2021-09-03T05:20:28","modified_gmt":"2021-09-03T05:20:28","slug":"tarbela-dam-pakistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/tarbela-dam-pakistan.html","title":{"rendered":"Tarbela Dam, Pakistan &#8211; One of the World&#8217;s Largest Embankment Dams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p id=\"Tourism-Near-Tarbela-Dam\"><strong><em>In This Post:<\/em><\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"#More-About-Tarbela-Dam\">More About the Largest Dam in Pakistan<\/a><\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"#Tarbela-Dam-and-Hydropower-in-Pakistan\">Tarbela Dam and Hydropower in Pakistan<\/a><\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"#Location-of-Tarbela-Dam\">Location of Tarbela Dam in KPK<\/a><\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"#Tourism-Near-Tarbela-Dam\">Tourism Near Tarbela Dam, Pakistan<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Latest Updates on Tarbela Dam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Update: (Sept. 02, 2021):<\/em><\/strong><em>&nbsp; Sharing the good news officially on his Twitter account, Prime Minister Imran Khan calls the filling of the Tarbela dam a &#8220;good omen for agriculture and hydel generation&#8221;.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The premier also appreciated the progress made by the teams working at the Indus River System Authority (IRSA) and the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), which has resulted in improved water regulations in the region.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The following Tweet was shared on Imran Khan&#8217;s official Twitter handle:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"twitter_widget_wrapper alia_embed_wrapper\"><div class=\"twitter_widget_border\"><!--ALIA start embed content--><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Alhamdulillah, Tarbela Dam filled to its max level yesterday despite unfavourable weather conditions this year. This is a good omen for agriculture &amp; hydel generation. Appreciate the team at WAPDA\/IRSA for improved water regulation.<\/p>&mdash; Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ImranKhanPTI\/status\/1433285850062745606?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 2, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><!--AliA end embed content--><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>PM Imran Khan also recently attended the groundbreaking event for the Tarbela-5 expansion project, which aims at protecting the dam against silting. The ongoing project will uplift the power generation capacity of the dam by 1,530 MW, providing 1.34 billion units of power to the national grid.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For more details on the Tarbela dam, continue reading this blog.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>The infrastructure of electric power generation in Pakistan greatly relies on hydroelectricity. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/pakistan-water-power-development-authority-wapda-guide.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pakistan&#8217;s Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)<\/a>, the country has the potential of producing 60,000 megawatts of hydroelectric power. The best thing about hydropower is that it is a clean and environmental-friendly source of energy because it is fueled by water. When it comes to hydropower in Pakistan, the name of Tarbela Dam surfaces as it is the country\u2019s largest dam producing hydroelectricity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping in view the significance of this gigantic man-made reservoir in the country, we decided to come up with a detailed post on it. So, in this blog, we are going to talk about everything you need to know about the very famous Tarbela Dam in Pakistan, discussing the dam\u2019s location, features, and the best routes to get to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s begin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"More-About-Tarbela-Dam\">More About Tarbela Dam &#8211; the Largest Dam in Pakistan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/4-1-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"learn more about Tarbela Dam, the largest man-made reservoir in Pakistan\" class=\"wp-image-100788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/4-1-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/4-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/4-1-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/4-1-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/4-1-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/4-1.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Tarbela Dam is the largest dam in Pakistan with a storage capacity of 6,800,000 acre-feet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Constructed in 1976, Tarbela Dam is not only one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/famous-dams-pakistan.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most popular dams in Pakistan<\/a> but also the country\u2019s biggest man-made reservoir. With a height of around 470 feet (143 metres), it is also listed among the largest earth-filled dams in the world. The water body formed due to this artificial embankment is known as Tarbela Lake. The surface area of Tarbela lake is around 250 square kilometres. This dam stores water flowing from the tributaries of the Ravi, Sutlej, and Beas rivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The current water storage capacity of the reservoir is around 6,800,000 acre-feet. Since it is the largest dam in Pakistan, the main spillway of the reservoir can discharge up to 18,406 cubic metres per second, which is a very large body of water. Altogether, there are two spillways in the structure of the dam, which help maintain the level of water in the dam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main objective of this man-made reservoir in Pakistan is to supply water to irrigation systems found in many different villages and towns in the surrounding areas. As much as five large tunnels have been built on this dam to regulate the flow of water when it is being discharged.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You would be surprised to know that around 70% of the water is released through the spillway of the dam for irrigation and other purposes and only the remaining 30% of it is used for the generation of hydroelectricity. Still, it is the largest hydropower station in Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Quick Fact: <\/strong>Wondering what is an earth-filled dam? Commonly known as an earthen dam or a terrain dam, an earth-filled dam is basically an artificial embankment that holds the flow of water. It is built with the formation of a mound-like surface made with a special combination of raw materials like sand, clay, rock, and soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Tarbela-Dam-and-Hydropower-in-Pakistan\">Tarbela Dam and Hydropower in Pakistan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2-1-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"the role of Tarbela Dam in hydropower generation in Pakistan\" class=\"wp-image-100790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2-1-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2-1-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2-1-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2-1-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2-1.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Tarbela Dam hosts the largest hydropower station in Pakistan, which currently produces 4,888 megawatts of electricity<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As of now, the power generation capacity of this dam in Pakistan is 4,888 megawatts as it hosts the largest hydropower station in Pakistan. The main powerhouse on the dam houses has been equipped with 14 generators that produce large amounts of electricity with the help of fast-flowing water from the three out of five tunnels of the dam. These three tunnels are equipped with massive-scale water turbines for electric power generation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With further infrastructure development on the reservoir, the power generation capacity of this hydropower project in Pakistan can be increased up to a maximum of 6,298 megawatts. As per a report published on the official website of the World Bank, the work of installation of additional power plants on the remaining two tunnels of the dam is underway.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is being expected that these installations will significantly boost the total power generation capacity of the largest hydropower station in Pakistan, taking it up to 6298 megawatts. This figure is almost 20% of the total capacity of all the installed power generation and distribution systems in the country.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, to meet the growing demand for electricity through hydropower and to increase the country\u2019s water storage capacity, some mega projects are underway. Here is a list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/under-construction-dams-pakistan.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">under-construction dams in Pakistan<\/a> for your reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Location-of-Tarbela-Dam\">Location of Tarbela Dam, Pakistan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/3-1-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"location of tarbela dam in kpk\" class=\"wp-image-100791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/3-1-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/3-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/3-1-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/3-1-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/3-1-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/3-1.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The largest dam in Pakistan is just a two-hour drive from the Capital City of Islamabad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tarbela Dam is located in the districts of Swabi and Haripur in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is just 30 kilometres away from the city of Swabi. Tarbela Lake boasts some of the most scenic views in the country. The area is surrounded by high mountains, most of which are covered in lush green vegetation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re travelling from the city of Swabi, the best route to get to Tarbela Dam in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is via Swabi-Topi road. Tarbela Dam is also linked with the city of Abbottabad in KPK via National Highway-35. The distance between these two destinations is around a hundred kilometres.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, the dam is also just a two-hour drive from Islamabad from the route of the National Highway 5 (N-5) and Grand Truck Road. This is why it is also a very popular picnic spot among the dwellers of the capital city.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what can you expect from your trip to Tarbela Dam in Pakistan? We\u2019ll learn more about the tourist attractions near the country\u2019s largest man-made reservoir further in this piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tourism Near Tarbela Dam in KPK<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-2-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"details regarding tourism near Tarebela Dam, Pakistan\" class=\"wp-image-100793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-2-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-2-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-2-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-2-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-2-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-2.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The surrounding area of Tarbela Dam boasts multiple vantage spots for tourism in the region<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As discussed the dam is managed and controlled by the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA). It also keeps a close check on the tourism activities in the area. At a time only a specific number of tourists are allowed to visit the dam. If you want to take a trip to Tarbela Dam in KPK, you may need to take permission from the Public Relations Office (PRO) of WAPDA, which can be contacted at 0995-660562.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The availability of multiple vantage points in the area adds to the significance of this dam in terms of tourism in Pakistan. Visitors here get a chance to gaze at the beauty of this reservoir and surrounding natural views from different angles with the help of these vantage spots. They are actually well-maintained greenbelts with walkways that amplify the beauty of this place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the regular tourist activities in the region, you will also find a few popular restaurants in the area serving seafood. Their seafood menu is mostly based on the fresh catches from nearby lakes and rivers. Upon your trip to the KPK, you can also visit Khanpur Dam, which is another very beautiful tourist destination in the region. Take help from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/khanpur-dam-kpk-travel-guide.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">travel guide to visiting Khanpur Dam in KPK<\/a> to make your trip even more enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here we wrap our detailed blog post on the very famous Tarbela Dam in Pakistan. We hope you have enjoyed reading this piece and liked the information we shared in it. If you have been to this dam in KPK, we would like to hear about your experience. So, feel free to get in touch with us at <a href=\"mailto:blog@zameen.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blog@zameen.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a fan of tourism in Pakistan, then we have listed some of our blogs that you may find interesting. Have a look!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/famous-deserts-pakistan.html\" target=\"_blank\">Most Famous Deserts of Pakistan<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/national-parks-pakistan.html\" target=\"_blank\">Amazing National Parks in Pakistan<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/most-beautiful-lakes-pakistan.html\" target=\"_blank\">Exploring the Most Beautiful Lakes in Pakistan<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/highest-mountain-peaks-pakistan-list.html\" target=\"_blank\">Highest Mountain Peaks in Pakistan<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/most-popular-hill-stations-pakistan.html\" target=\"_blank\">Famous Hill stations in Pakistan<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/exploring-rivers-pakistan.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Longest and Most Famous River in Pakistan<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more informative pieces about our beloved homeland, keep reading <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zameen Blogs<\/a>. You can also subscribe to our e-newsletter to receive all the latest updates from our blog section. Also, stay tuned to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zameen News<\/a> to stay up-to-date with current affairs and all the latest property developments taking place around the country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In This Post:More About the Largest Dam in PakistanTarbela Dam and Hydropower in PakistanLocation of Tarbela Dam in KPKTourism Near Tarbela Dam, Pakistan Latest Updates on Tarbela Dam Update: (Sept. 02, 2021):&nbsp; Sharing the good news officially on his Twitter account, Prime Minister Imran Khan calls the filling of the Tarbela dam a &#8220;good omen for agriculture and hydel generation&#8221;. The premier also appreciated the progress made by the teams working at the Indus River System Authority (IRSA) and the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), which has resulted in improved water regulations in the region.&nbsp; The following Tweet was shared on Imran Khan&#8217;s official Twitter handle: PM Imran Khan also recently attended the groundbreaking event for the Tarbela-5 expansion project, which aims at protecting the dam against silting. The ongoing project will uplift the power generation capacity of the dam by 1,530 MW, providing 1.34 billion units of power to the national grid. For more details on the Tarbela dam, continue reading this blog. The infrastructure of electric power generation in Pakistan greatly relies on hydroelectricity. According to Pakistan&#8217;s Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), the country has the potential of producing 60,000 megawatts of hydroelectric power. 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