The total cost of Chashma Barrage works was Rs.399 million[1] but power generation started later in 2001.

[citation needed] The bulb turbines have been installed for the first time in Pakistan.

[2] The 8 Kaplan-type turbines and synchronous generator units were made by Fuji, Japan.

Chashma Barrage is used for irrigation, flood control and power generation.

Initial Capacity: 0.87 MAF Contract Price: Rs 399 Million Date Commencement: 10 February 1967 Date of Completion: 25 March 1971 Contractor: Societe Dumes Enterprises Borie of France Consulting Engineer: COODE & Partner London[1] This article about a dam or floodgate in Pakistan is a stub.