Dhap Dam
There are three saddle dams in conjunction with the main dam to retain the water within the reservoir. The
dam is
owned by Bagmati River Basin Improvement Project under the
Nepal government.
The main purpose of the dam is to improve water quality and provide water security in the Bagmati River
basin.
It is done by allowing continuous flow in the Bagmati river in dry seasons. It is proposed to release 0.4
m3/s
of flow in the dry season and additional flows in the festival seasons as necessary. It will also help to
control flood in
The project is funded by Asian Development Bank. The main civil contractor is a joint venture of Guangzhou,
Lama
and Raman construction. The contract is executed by Project Management and Construction Supervision
Consultancy.
The construction was scheduled to be complete in October 2021 but has not been completed as of 2022.