Khanpur Dam
| Khanpur Dam | |
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Interactive map of Khanpur Dam | |
| Official name | خان پور ڈیم |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Location | Khanpur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| Coordinates | 33°48′25″N 72°56′10″E / 33.807°N 72.936°E |
| Purpose | Supply of drinking and irrigation water to the Islamabad–Rawalpindi metropolitan area |
| Status | Operational |
| Opening date | 1984 |
| Construction cost | 1.385 billion Pakistani rupees (Equivalent to ₨26.4 billion in 2021) |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Height | 51 m (167 ft) |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Khanpur Lake |
| Total capacity | 79,980 acre⋅ft (98,650,000 m3) |
The Khanpur Dam is located on the Haro River in Khanpur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, about 50 km from Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan.[1] It forms Khan Pur Lake,[2] a reservoir that supplies drinking water to Islamabad and Rawalpindi and irrigation water to many of the agricultural and industrial areas surrounding the cities.
The dam was completed in 1983 after a 15-year construction period, at a cost of ₨1,385.1 million.[3] It is 51 m (167 ft) high and stores 79,980 acre-feet (98,650,000 m3) of water.[4][3]
Tourism
Khanpur Dam's location within a gorge bordered by hills and vegetation forms a reservoir of water. It functions as an important water source for the region and is also used for recreation. The site attracts visitors for activities such as boating, fishing, and picnicking, and serves both local residents and tourists from across the country.[5] The deserted Rajgan Mosque, locally known as "Rajon ki Masjid", is located in the area.[6] Sculptures and heads dating back to the 2nd–5th centuries CE have been discovered during excavation at the Bhamala Buddhist Complex near Khanpur, known as the Bhamala Stupa.[7] The area has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.[8]
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See also
References
- ^ "Khanpur Dam". www.wapda.gov.pk. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
- ^ "Khan Pur Lake". haripur.kp.gov.pk. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
- ^ a b "How many Dams in Pakistan? Here is a list of Dams in Pakistan". General Knowledge Urdu. 18 January 2020. Archived from the original on 6 August 2020. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
- ^ "List of Dams in Pakistan". Overseas Pakistanis Foundation. Archived from the original on 20 June 2006. Retrieved 30 October 2006.
- ^ "Khanpur Dam". salampakistan.gov.pk. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ "Travel: The Deserted Mosque of Khanpur". dawn.com. 2 April 2017. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "Discoveries at Bhamala stupa opened new chapter in history". Dawn. 3 February 2019. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ "Captivating Buddhist Heritage Unravels in Pakistan". Daily Mirror. 7 March 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2025.