Omari Dam

Omari Dam,^[2] originally called Tori Dam, is a gravity dam located in the Qalat District of Zabul Province in southern Afghanistan, about 4 km (2.5 mi) to the west of Qalat.

Omari Dam
Country	Afghanistan
Location	Qalat District, Zabul Province
Coordinates	32°06′03″N 66°51′02″E
Purpose	Irrigation and electricity
Status	Under construction
Construction began	October 14, 2022[1]
Opening date	September 26, 2024[2]
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)

The Ministry of Energy and Water stated in August 2022 that most of the major work on the project has been completed. Construction of the check dam was estimated to cost around 97 million afghanis.^[3] The project was completed on September 26, 2024.^[4]

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. It can irrigate 600 acres of agricultural land and produce 100 kW (130 hp) of electricity.^[1] Work on the project was originally prepared in May of 2021.^[5]

See also

• List of dams and reservoirs in Afghanistan
• Tourism in Afghanistan