Kiala Dam Havelian Abbottabad, district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) Pakistan
Kiala Small Dam Detail Overview
Kiala Dam is located in a small village named Kiala, Havelian, Abbottabad, district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) Pakistan.
Kiala Small Dam is a perfect Tourist Destination for nature lovers, adventure seekers, and anyone who wants to experience the beauty of the hills with cold water during the summer.
The best time to visit Kiala Small Dam is during the monsoon season (July to September), when the dam is at its full capacity and the surrounding mountains are fully covered in lush greenery which provides a stunning background for photography.
The Kiala Small Dam surrounding covered with mountains, full with lush greenery and fresh air make it an ideal place for picnics, hiking, party with friends and family and camping for locals and visitors from other cities. Once you reaches the beautiful heaven spot you can explore the dam's surroundings on foot.
The dam's clear and cold water also attract the visitors more. The fresh air and cool breeze of the mountains make it more perfect escape from the rushed and board city life. You can also come to catch various species of fish there.
Kiala Dam Location
The Kiala Small Dam is easily accessible by road for the visitors on drive of 30 minute from Havelian on Kiala, Sajikot Road.
Kiala Small Dam, is situated on Kiala Batala road visitors can enjoy a scenic drive through the beautiful valleys and hills of the area. The dam is easily accessible from Abbottabad, Haripur, Havelian, Murree, Sajikot (Sajikot waterfall & Umbrella Waterfall).
Once you reached the Kiala Dam, no specific parking area is available yet. You can park vehicles in the open side space of the dam and enjoy the real natural beauty.
Kiala Small Dam Construction
Kiala Dam is an important infrastructure project in the region by the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK). The construction work of Kiala Dam starts in 2008 and was completed in 2011. The dam was built at a cost of Rs. 1.3 billion and has a capacity of storing 0.36 million acre-feet (MAF) of water.
The Kiala Dam project was initiated by the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to address the water scarcity issue in the Kiala and Batala region to promote agricultural development.
Kiala Dam Height and Area Covered
The Kiala Small Dam constructed on the Kiala River. Dam has a height of 68 meters and a length of 374 meters approximately.
The dam's cover the area is about 112 square kilometers, and it irrigates more than 13,000 acres of land in the region.
The Dam was build to store the water to supply the surrounding villages for agriculture purpose.
Kiala Small Dam Problems
Dam construction was completed but its significant goals not achieved so far, because the water leackage not controlled by the constructor so the dam store the water during the monsoon season only.
Kiala Dam Weather
Weather of the Kiala Dam is very refreshing and less then the surrounding areas as you reaches the tourist desitination. Average temperature of the Dam is about 18 degrees to -1 degrees Celsius. Fresh and cool breeze of the pine covered mountains make it more effective and charmung.
Pictures of Kiala Dam
Here are some beautiful pictures of Kiala Dam, background mountains with pines trees and lush greeenery.
FAQ about Kiala Dam Havelian, Abbottabad
Is fishes are present in the dam?
Yes small fishes are present in the dam.
What is the distance of Kiala Dam from Abbottabad?
Distance of Kiala Small Dam from Abbottabad is about 30 Kilometers, 55 minutes.
What is the distance of Kiala Dam from Havelian?
Distance of Kiala Small Dam from Havelian is about 15 Kilometers, 30 minutes.
What is the distance of Kiala Dam from Haripur?
Distance of Kiala Small Dam from Haripur is about 44 Kilometers, 1 hour and 5 minutes.
What is the distance of Kiala Dam from Sajikot Waterfall?
Distance of Kiala Small Dam from Sajikot Waterfall is about 12 Kilometers, 35 minutes.
What is the distance of Kiala Dam from Umbrella Waterfall?
Distance of Kiala Small Dam from Umbrella Waterfall is about 14 Kilometers, 40 minutes.
What is the distance of Kiala Dam from Islamabad?
Distance of Kiala Small Dam from Islamabad is about 131 Kilometers, 2 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the distance of Kiala Dam from Murree?
Distance of Kiala Small Dam from Islamabad is about 87 Kilometers, 2 hours and 30 minutes (Due to hilly driving).
