Potential Dams
Detail Feasibility study, preparation of PC -Is & design of 25 Nos. Potential dams in
FATA Including Installation of Gauges at suitable locations
Total Estimated Cost
Rs. 188.692 Million
Date of Commencement
May, 2008
Expected Date of Completion
May, 2011
Project Scope:
Located in the arid & semiarid zone, FATA region receives scarce perception, leading to low
surface source of water & low water table. Many surface sources have wither dried up or
carried little water to meet the irrigatio n requirem ent of the area. In this region most of the
households depend on agricul ture & live stock, ho wever only 7% of the total area is
cultivated, o ut of which 4 4% is irrigated and the r emaining land is rain fed. Therefore, to
make more water availabl e, and for high yield and prosperity it is necessary to develop water
sector in the area.
The scarce water resources in FATA require the construc tion of small dams to harness not
only rain water but also to improve water table. To move forward, feasibility studies, detail
design is essential for dam construction. This sche me covers all the seven (07) Tribal
Agencies & six (06) FR’s. Under this study it is planned that feas ibility study and detail
design of 25 Nos. dam sites will be carried out, which will be followed by construc tion of dam
projects.
Present Status:
The feasibi li ty study & detai l design of 21 dams sites in FATA has been awarded to BAK -AGES
(JV) and NDC -CA (JV) Consul tants i n shape of four different packages. Studies on Eight (08)
dams sites is i n progress.
Bara Dam
Detail design of of Bara Dam in Khyber Agency
Total Estimated Cost
Rs. 350.000 Million
Date of Commencement
May, 2009
Expected Date of Completion
May,2011
Project Scope:
The Project envis ages construc tion of an earth cor e rock fill dam, as being the most economical
and technically viab le option considering the site specific conditions. The recommended site for
dam construction is located just downstream of the confluence o f Bara and Mastura rivers about
3.50 km upstream of the existi ng weir (locally known as Sapera Dam). The proposed dam is 92
m high wi th a gross storage capacity of 85,363 acre ft (105 MCM). The dead storage capacity of
30,710 acre -ft (38 MCM) is provided, which is sufficient for 35 years. About 50% of the live
storage will be lost i n about 65 years. Overall life of the reservoir is envisaged to be about 100
years. The design l ife of the dam is more than 50 years. Salient features of the Project are
attached.
An overflow ogee type spil lway is proposed on the right abutment, whose crest would be 160 m
long. The spi l lway is desi gned for 285,000 cusec discharge whic h corresponds to Probable
Maxim um Flood. A cut and cover intake struc ture is provided having a dis charge capacity of 330
cusecs for irrigation and water supply releases.
A power house is proposed at the outlet having a c apacity of 5.8 MW. The project also
envisages remodeling and repair of existing irrigations scheme forming its command area. I n
additio n, a water supply system with 1MW additio nal power generating unit is also envisaged in
the Project to meet the needs of some adjoining areas in FATA and NWFP.
The Project is expected to (a) meet the irrigation needs of 41,728 acres of culturable command
area, (b) generate 38.10 GWh energy, (c) assure r eleases in the river to meet the water supply
needs of Peshawar Cantonment and ind ustrial units dependent on the river water. Fish culture
will also be developed. I t will also provide 5400 million gallon pe r year of treated water to meet
the drinki ng water needs of adjoining areas of FATA and Peshawar. In addition, with the Projec t
development, huge flood damages along the downs tream reaches of Bara river will be
minimi zed to a greater extent.
Present Status:
Detail feas ibi li ty study of Bara dam has recently been completed while its d etail design is
planned to be commenced during financ ial year 2008 -09. Detail design is sc heduled for
completion dur ing two year period but efforts for its early completion wi ll be made
Dandy Dam
Dandy Small Dam North Waziristan Agency
Total Estimated Cost
Rs. 564.000 Million
Date of Commencement
August, 2008
Expected Date of Completion
February, 2011
Project Scope:
The project consists of a dam having 101 ft height with a gross storage capacity of 4820
AF. By implementation the following benefits are visualized:
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Agricultural benefi ts from the command area of 2000 acres
Fisheries benefits
Employment duri ng construc tion: Direct = 550 & Indirect = 200 for 2 -1/2 years
Employment after cons tructio n: Direct = 08 Nos & Indirect = 400 Persons of about
200 families
Ground water improvement/rec harge
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Overall up gradation i n s ocioeconomic status of beneficiar ies
Present Status:
The contrac ts for construction as wel l as construc tion supervision have been awarded.
Physical activi ties on the project actually commenc ed in November, 2008 are running
smoothly & the progress achieved so -far is satisfactory. The dam is schedule for
completion wi thin 30 months time.
Dargai Pal Dam
Dargai Pal Small Dam in South Waziristan Agency
Total Estimated Cost
Rs. 199.950 Million
Date of Commencement
April 2008
Expected Date of Completion
April 2010
Project Scope:
An earth fil l dam of 77 ft height with gross storage capacity of 4780 AF will be
constructed & after imple mentatio n the following benefits are foreseen:
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Agricultural benefi ts from the command area of 1123 acres.
Fisheries benefits .
Employment duri ng construction: Direct= 300 & Indirect= 100 for 02 years.
Employment after cons tructio n: Direct= 06 Nos & Indirect= 224 Persons of
about 112 families.
Overall up gradation i n s ocioeconomic status of beneficiar ies
Present Status:
Physical work on dam construction has been taken in hand on April 25, 2008.
Contractor has ful ly mobilized , heavy machinery and labour are working at site and
work is in progress with good pace under the supervision of NESPAK Consultants .
Raghagan Dam
Project
Raghagan Dam in Bajaur Agency
Total Estimated Cost
Rs. 257.00 Million
Date of Commencement
May, 2009
Expected Date of Completion
May,2011
Project Scope:
A dam of 87 height i n the narrow gorge in the locality will be construc ted which will bring
the followi ng benefits :
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Agriculture benefits from the command area of 3500 acres.
Fisheries benefits .
Employment duri ng construction: Direct= 500 & Indirect= 200 f or 02 years.
Employment after cons tructio n: Direct= 08 Nos & Indirect= 700 Persons of about
350 families .
Environmental impac ts of positive nature.
Ground water improvement/rec harge.
Socio-economic upl ift of the area
Present Status:
Detail feas ibi li ty study for the dam has been completed while detail design will be take n
in hand after approval of the PC -I I . Once the detail design is completed & tender
documents prepared the project will be offered for construction.
Gandao Dam
Gandao Dam in Mohmand Agency
Total Estimated Cost
Rs. 197.238 Million
Date of Commencement
June, 2009
Expected Date of Completion
June, 2011
Project Scope:
About 106 ft concrete dam in the narrow gorge of Gandao Khwar near Ghalanai will be
constructed . The project has two major components i.e;
1. Dam and allied structures.
2. Water suppl y component which includes pumps, storage tank and connecting
system with the existing distribution system. After implementation, the
following benefits from the storage reservoir are envisaged:
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Water suppl y to Galanai with adjoining Towns of Mohmand Agency .
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Employment duri ng construction: Direct= 280 & Indirect= 115 for 02
years.
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Employment after construction: Direct= 06 Nos.
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Environmental impacts of pos itive nature.
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Ground water improvement/recharge.
Overall up gradation in socioeconomic status of beneficiaries
Present Status:
Detail feas ibi li ty study has been completed and detail desig n of dam awarded to NDC & CA
(JV) Cons ul tants whic h is in progress. Constructio n of dam will be taken in hand in June
2009. The project will be completed within two years time.
Potential Dams
Detail Feasibility study, preparation of PC -Is & design of 25 Nos. Potential dams in
FATA Including Installation of Gauges at suitable locations
Total Estimated Cost
Rs. 188.692 Million
Date of Commencement
May, 2008
Expected Date of Completion
May, 2011
Project Scope:
Located in the arid & semiarid zone, FATA region receives scarce perception, leading to low
surface source of water & low water table. Many surface sources have wither dried up or
carried little water to meet the irrigatio n requirem ent of the area. In this region most of the
households depend on agricul ture & live stock, ho wever only 7% of the total area is
cultivated, out of which 4 4% is irrigated and the r emaining land is rain fed. Therefore, to
make more water availabl e, and for high yield and prosperity it is necessary to d evelop water
sector in the area.
The scarce water resources in FATA require the construc tion of small dams to harness not
only rain water but also to improve water table. To move forward, feasibility studies, detail
design is essential for dam constructio n. This sche me covers all the seven (07) Tribal
Agencies & six (06) FR’s. Under this study it is planned that feas ibility study and detail
design of 25 Nos. dam sites will be carried out, which will be followed by construc tion of dam
projects.
Present Status:
The feasibi li ty study & detai l design of 21 dams sites in FATA has been awarded to BAK -AGES
(JV) and NDC -CA (JV) Consul tants i n shape of four different packages. Studies on Eight (08)
dams sites is i n progress.
OTHER SMALL DAM PROJECTS
S.No
Name of Dam
Agency / FR
1
Jabba dam
Khyber Agency
2
Machi Khel dam
NW Agency
3
Tarkhobai dam
NW Agency
4
Sarobai dam
NW Agency
5
Parwara dam
FR DI Khan
6
Nanokai dam
Orakzai Agency
Present Status:
Detail feasibility studi es, detail design, preparation of PC -Is & tender documents
will be carried out during the current financial year 2008 -09. It is planned that
preliminaries & physi cal activities on most of the above dam sites will be initiated
in the last quarter of current financial year 2008 -09