Kaptai Dam
Location: Kaptai, Bangladesh
Type: Hydro
Status: Operational
Year of establishment: 1957
Installed Capacity: 230 MWe
Project Description
Starting in 1957, initial phase of the construction was completed in 1962. At that time, it was the largest hydroelectric power plant in South East Asia. The dam is located in Kaptai Lake which originates from the river Karnaphully. Water storage capacity is 6,477 million cubic metres.
Purpose/Application
This is the only hydroelectric power plant in Bangladesh. The lake is surrounded by hills and forests. It's a very popular tourist destination because of the surrounding hills, forests, ethnic people, and recreational facilities.
Unique Aspect
It is an important KPI of Bangladesh as well as popular tourist destination. Visitors go through the spiral roads of the beautiful Chittagong hill tracts regions.
Future Plans
There is a plan to install two new 50 MW units that will bring the capacity of the dam up to 330 MW.
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