Mangla Dam facts for kids
The Mangla Dam is a really big dam located in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. It's one of the largest dams in the entire world! In fact, it's the twelfth biggest dam globally. It's also the second largest dam made of earth, right after the famous Tarbela Dam. The Mangla Dam was completed in 1967. The World Bank helped by providing the money needed to build this huge project.
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Discovering the Mangla Dam
The Mangla Dam is a massive structure built across the Jhelum River. It helps control the river's water. This dam is super important for Pakistan. It provides water for farming and also generates electricity.
Why Was the Dam Built?
The main reason for building the Mangla Dam was to store water. This water is used to irrigate farms, helping crops grow. It also helps control floods during heavy rains. Another big purpose is to create electricity. The dam has a power station that uses the force of water to make clean energy.
How Big is Mangla Dam?
The Mangla Dam is truly enormous. It holds a huge amount of water, creating a large lake behind it. This lake is called Mangla Lake. The dam's size makes it one of the most important water projects in Pakistan. Its construction was a big engineering challenge.
Building the Dam: A Look Back
The construction of the Mangla Dam started in the 1960s. It was a massive project that took many years to complete. It officially opened in 1967. The World Bank played a key role by giving financial support. This helped Pakistan build such an important piece of infrastructure.
Images for kids
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Mangala Dam from the top of Ramkot fortress
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Picture taken on the Mirpur city side of Lake, near sunset.
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A view of turbine relief valve operation at Mangla Power House
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A motorbike passes over the Dhan Galli bridge, a recently constructed bridge on River Jhelum near the Mangla Dam.
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Ambassador Olson with WAPDA Chairman pledging USAID support
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See also
In Spanish: Presa de Mangla para niños
