WIP · World in Pocket

Shah wa Arus Dam

Italy

The Shah wa Arus Dam (Dari: بند شاه عروس; Pashto: د شاه و عروس بند) is located in the Shakardara District of Kabul Province in Afghanistan, about 20 mi (32 km) northwest of the capital Kabul. It is a gravity dam with approximately 20 m (66 ft) wide spillway. The height of the dam is 77 m (253 ft) an

d its width is 60 m (200 ft). The Shah wa Arus Dam provides irrigation water to 3,500 ha (8,600 acres) of land. Its power station can produce up to 1.2 megawatts (MW) of electricity. The site attracts many local and national tourists.

Listen to the audio guide for Shah wa Arus Dam Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off

Nearby