Tori Dam (Afghanistan)

Tori Dam
Tori Dam
Country	Afghanistan
Location	Qalat District, Zabul Province
Purpose	Irrigation and electricity
Status	Under construction
Construction began	October 14, 2022
Construction cost	97 million afghanis
Owner(s)	Ministry of Energy and Water
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	Gravity
Height	25 m (82 ft)
Length	70 m (230 ft)
Reservoir
Total capacity	2,900,000 m3 (100,000,000 cu ft)
Power Station
Installed capacity	100 kW (130 hp)

Tori Dam is an under-construction gravity dam located near Qalat District of Zabul Province in southern Afghanistan.^[2] According to the Ministry of Energy and Water, most of the major work on the project has been completed. Construction of the dam was estimated to cost around 97 million afghanis.^[3]

The length of the dam is 70 m (230 ft) and its width 25 m (82 ft). The reservoir can hold up to 2,900,000 m³ (100,000,000 cu ft) of water. After completion, it will irrigate 600 acres of agricultural land. It will also be able to produce 100 kW (130 hp) of electricity.^[1] Work on the project was originally prepared in May of 2021.^[4]