[2] The Nimoo Bazgo power plant was stated to utilise a rated net head of 34 m (112 ft) to generate 239.30 gigawatt-hours (861.5 terajoules)[clarification needed] in a 90% dependable year.

The dam diverts water from the Indus river by a 372 m (1,220 ft) long diversion channel and involves a flooding of only 3.42 km2 (1.32 sq mi).

The project was developed by National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) Ltd.[2] Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL) has executed the Electro-Mechanical works.

[citation needed] The project required the removal and cutting of tens of thousands of tonnes of rock, diversion of the river flow, construction of the dam, powerhouse and reservoir.

[1] The project required development of the mountain road network, as well as delivery of construction vehicles by aircraft to Leh.