Satpara Lake
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| Satpara Lake | |
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| Location | Skardu Valley |
| Basin countries | Pakistan |
Satpara Lake is an important lake in Skardu Valley which supplies water for the town of Skardu, which is located at 2,636 meters (8,650 ft). It is one of the most picturesque lakes in Pakistan.
In 2002, the Government of Pakistan decided to build a dam on the Satpara Lake. [1] The Government allocated Rs. 600 million ($10 million) for Satpara Dam project in 2004's financial year. [2] The progress on the project, however, has been slow. [3]
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the elevation of Satpara lake is 8650 feet above mean sea level. the area of satpara is 2.5km squre. a story is attached with this lake by local people is that there is mine of gold is in the bottomn of this lake ,thats why its water seems shining in the day time.
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