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List of dams and reservoirs in Afghanistan

List of dams and reservoirs in Afghanistan

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Dams and reservoirs in Afghanistan are used for irrigation, water supply, hydro-electric power generation or a combination of these.[1] The Afghan government continues to seek technical assistance from neighboring and regional countries to build more dams.[2][3] Below is a map and a chart showing some of Afghanistan's dams and reservoirs.

The Naghlu Dam in Kabul Province of Afghanistan

Location map of major dams and reservoirs in Afghanistan

Some of the major dams and reservoirs in Afghanistan (clickable map)
The Kajaki Dam and its spillway in Helmand Province
The Dahla Dam in Kandahar Province

List of major dams and reservoirs in Afghanistan

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Major dams reported to be under construction in various parts of Afghanistan

See also

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