Rawal Lake
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History
History of the dam can be traced back to early 20th century when British Government intended to construct a dam across the Korang River to meet the water demand of Rawalpindi which was considered as one of the largest cities in the region. Later on, in 1958 Government of Pakistan conducted a feasibility study for construction of dam and after due consultations project for construction of the Rawal Dam was awarded to an Italian firm namely Salini Impregilo. The dam was inaugurated by Ayub Khan in 1962 and it served as a major infrastructure progress.[2]
Recreation
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The area around the lake has been planted with flowering trees and laid out with gardens, picnic spots, and secluded paths. The terraced garden and the lake are used for picnics, fishing, and boating. The highest point in the garden offers a panoramic view of the lake, Margalla and Murree hills, Rawalpindi, and Islamabad.
Boating, sailing, water skating, and diving facilities are organized by private clubs.
To the west of the lake is the Islamabad Club. The Islamabad Club is a government-organized institution that provides various sporting facilities.
Fauna
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Wildlife
The reservoir is of considerable importance for wintering waterfowl, especially Anas platyrhynchos.
Here the resident mammals include the Red fox, Indian pangolin, Indian crested porcupine, jungle cat, Persian jackal, Central Asian boar and yellow-throated marten, reptiles include Indian Cobra and Russell's Viper. The majority of Birds of Islamabad are found here.
Fishery
There are 15 fish species belonging to 11 genera that are present in Rawal Lake. The fish species in Rawal Lake and its tributaries include: Doula (Channa channa), Rahu (Labeorohita), Thaila (Catla catla), Mori (Cirrhinus mrigala), Carp fish (Cyprinus carpio) and Talapia (Tilapia mossambica).[9]
Features of Rawal Lake
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- Location: Islamabad Park Area
- Longitude: 73° 7' E
- Latitude: 33° 41' N
- Catchments Area: 106.25 square miles (275 km2)
Features of Rawal Lake dam
- Type of dam: partly arched gravity dam (stone-masonry)
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Saddle
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Spillway
- Type: Ogee gated structure
- Discharge Capacity: 82000 ft3/s (2,300 m³/s)
Reservoir
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Canals
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- Capacity: 40 ft3/s (1.1 m3/s)
- Purpose: Irrigation
- Capacity: 40 ft3/s (1.1 m3/s)
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- Capacity: 70 ft3/s (2.0 m3/s)
- Purpose: Drinking water supply to Rawalpindi
- Capacity: 70 ft3/s (2.0 m3/s)
Drinking water supply
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Command area
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See also
Notes
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References
- Small Dams Organization(Govt. Of The Punjab, Irrigation Department, Development Zone, Lahore, Small Dams Organization, Islamabad)
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