Diamer-Bhasha Dam
CountryPakistan
Height272 m
YearUnder construction
TypeRoller-compacted
RiverIndus
About Diamer-Bhasha Dam
Will be the tallest RCC dam in the world at 272 m. 4.5 GW capacity. Will store 8.1 MAF of water. Under construction since 2020. Cost estimated at $14 billion.
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