Sultan Dam
| Sultan Mahmud Dam | |
|---|---|
The reservoir of Sultan Dam | |
Sultan Mahmud Dam Location of Sultan Mahmud Dam in Afghanistan | |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Location | Jaghatu District, Maidan Wardak Province |
| Coordinates | 33°45′36″N 68°22′48″E / 33.7600°N 68.3800°E |
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | 10th century |
| Owner | Ministry of Energy and Water |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Embankment |
| Impounds | Ghazni River |
The Sultan Mahmud Dam, locally called Band-e Sultan (Dari: بند سلطان), is an embankment dam located on the Ghazni River in the Jaghatu District of Maidan Wardak Province in eastern Afghanistan.[1] It has importance for residents of both Maidan Wardak and neighboring Ghazni Province. Its reservoir has the capacity to irrigate around 10,000 ha (25,000 acres) of agricultural land.[2]
The Sultan Dam was built during the Ghaznavids era in the 10th century, in memory of Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni.[3] It has the potential to meet electricity needs of 50,000 families.[4]
The barrage collapsed in March 2005, leading to catastrophic flooding of the city of Ghazni, which is located about 30 km (19 mi) to the south.[5][6] The Sultan Dam attracts many tourists, particularly locals and residents of nearby provinces.[7]
See also
References
- ^ Esmati, Samiullah (February 10, 2024). "The Impact of Climate Change on Sultan Dam". Nangarhar University. Retrieved 2026-02-20.
- ^ "Ghazni's Sultan Dam maintenance project inaugurated". Ariana News. July 5, 2025. Retrieved 2026-02-20.
- ^ Starr, S. Frederick (2 June 2015). Lost Enlightenment: Central Asia's Golden Age from the Arab Conquest to Tamerlane. Princeton University Press. ISBN 978-0-691-16585-1.
- ^ "Govt. fails to keep dam rebuilding promise". Pajhwok Afghan News. April 7, 2013.
- ^ "Afghanistan: Dam burst causes flooding in Ghazni". ReliefWeb. 30 March 2005. Retrieved 2023-01-15.
- ^ "Dam burst causes flooding in Ghazni". The New Humanitarian. 30 March 2005. Retrieved 2023-01-15.
- ^ "Tourists see need for rescue measures at Ghazni dams". Pajhwok Afghan News. July 4, 2023. Retrieved 2026-02-20.