Mangi Dam, Pakistan

Mangi Dam
CountryPakistan
LocationBalochistan
StatusIn use
Opening date1982
Construction costUS$ 36.88 million
Dam and spillways
ImpoundsBoin Viala River
Height18 m (59 ft)
Reservoir
Total capacity130,000 m3 (105 acre⋅ft)

Mangi Dam is located near Ziarat in Balochistan, Pakistan. The dam was constructed in 1982 and has a height of 18 m (59 ft) and storage capacity of 130,000 m3 (105 acre⋅ft). It was constructed at a cost of US$36.88 million. It was made to stop the fish from leaving the fishing area. In 2015 it is announced that the dam will also produce electricity and the shortage of load shedding will also reduce.