Chashma Barrage
| Chashma Barrage | ||
|---|---|---|
Annual generation 675 GWh[2] | | |
| Designated | 22 March 1996 | |
| Reference no. | 816[3] | |
Chashma Barrage is a
Kaplan-type turbines and synchronous generator units were made by Fuji, Japan
.
Chashma Barrage is used for irrigation, flood control and power generation. A Ramsar site is located nearby.
Salient features
Length between abutments: 3556 ft.
Total Bays: 52
Standard Bays: 41
Undersluce Bays: 11
Normal Pond Level: 642 ft
Maximum Storage Level: 649 ft.
Maximum Flood Discharge: 950000 Cusecs
Maximum Intensity of Discharge: 300Cs. Per ft.
Width of Carriage Way: 24 ft.
Length of Navigation Lock: 155 ft.
Width of Navigation Lock: 30 ft.
Area of Reservoir: 139 square metres.
Initial Capacity: 0.87 MAF
Contract Price: Rs 399 Million
Date Commencement: 10 February 1967
Date of Completion: 25 March 1971
Contractor: Societe Dumes Enterprises Borie of France
Consulting Engineer: COODE & Partner London[1]
See also
- List of barrages and headworks in Pakistan
- List of dams and reservoirs in Pakistan
- List of power stations in Pakistan
References
- ^ a b c "CHASHMA BARRAGE / CHASHMA RIGHT BANK CANAL PROJECT". Wapda.gov.pk. Archived from the original on 7 July 2014. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
- ^ a b Engr Rana M Shakeel. "Internship Report of 184 MW hydro Power plant Chashma, Mianwali Pakistan". Academia.edu. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
- ^ "Chashma Barrage". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
