Shyok Dam

Shyok Dam
CountryPakistan
LocationGhanche District, Gilgit-Baltistan
PurposePower
Construction beganMarch 2016
Opening dateJune 2020
Construction costRs. 285.292 million
Operator(s)WAPDA
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarth fill and Rock-fill dam
ImpoundsShyok River
Height (foundation)625 ft
Installed capacity640 MW

Shyok Dam is located over the Shyok River in Ghanche District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.

The dam is located on Shyok River about 3 km upstream of Khaplu Town, Ghanche District, which is under the administration of the Baltistan Division, Gilgit Baltistan. With a commencement date of March 2016, the project is planned to be completed by June 2020 according to feasibility study.