One and only hydro power plant of Bangladesh generating 230MW of electricity at max load backed by this wonderful dam. It's filled with natural beauty with all around it. It's also one of best tourism spot all over the year. Tough this place is restricted but one can visit by taking permission from the authority.

 Kaptai dam being visited by President Ayub Khan A brief reconnaissance occurred in 1906 when the Karnafuli Hydropower Station was first contemplated. A second study was carried out in 1923. In 1946, E. A. Moore recommended the proposed project at Barkal about 65 kilometres upstream of present dam site at Kaptai. In 1950, the Marz Rendal Vatten Consulting Engineers suggested a site at Chilardak, about 45 kilometres upstream of Kaptai. In 1951, the government engineers proposed Chitmoram, 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) downstream of the present site. Under the guidance of the chief engineer (Irrigation) Khwaja Azimuddin, the construction site was chosen in 1951. Utah International Inc. was selected as a construction contractor. Construction of the dam started in 1957 and completed in 1962 during the era of President Ayub Khan.

Its the Dam with sluice gates which controls the water level of Kaptai lake by holding a leeting out water if the Karnafuli river. It is in the Kaptai Hydro power plant. Its a cruical part of the power plant. Getting close to this is possible by boat. You can get atop of it if you can get special permission to enter the powerplant. I got on top of it, It was an amazing experience but sadly I couldn’t take any pictures there as it was restricted.

It’s an important place in Bangladesh.

Read about this place from childhood in text books. Finally visited the place in person. The scenic beauty is breathtaking. The area is well protected by the Army and BGB.

Kaptai dam is the one and only dam of Bangladesh that is used to generate hydro-electric power. This dam was constructed across Karnaphuli River at Kaptai in Rangamati district, 65 km upstream of Chittagong. It is an earthfill embankment dam which reservoir is called Kaptai Lake. The water storage capacity of the Kaptai dam is 11000 km2. The construction of the dam was started in 1957 and was completed in 1962. In 1962, the the dam, spillway, penstock and two units of powerhouses were built. Each of the powerhouses was capable of generating 40MW of electricity. In November 1981 another 50MW generating unit was completed.

Beautiful place

Beautiful but restricted place. If u don't have any known people inside it's hard to get in there.

Kaptai is an earth-filled dam. It is 45.7m (36m MSL or mean sea level) high and 670.6m long. The maximum width is 7.6m and width at the foot is 45.7m. The 16-gated spillways, each 12.2m by 11.3m, can together pass a flow of 625,000 cusec. The average annual flow in the reservoir is approximately 15,646 MCM. The flood absorption capacity is 8.25 million Ac-ft and the flooded area at 33m MSL is 777 sq km.

The primary purpose of the dam and reservoir was to generate hydroelectric power. Construction was completed in 1962, in then-East Pakistan. The generators in the 230 megawatts (310,000 hp) Karnafuli Hydroelectric Power Station were commissioned between 1962 and 1988. It is the only hydroelectric power station in Bangladesh.

It is the first hydroelectric project in Bangladesh (the then East Pakistan) made in 1960s by Ayub Khan government with the help of American and German technical assistance. The view is so nice specially in full moon night.There are two resort if you want to stay just beside it. 1.Lake view resort 2.Karnaphuli resort You can go there by boat/by road.

Nice (My 3rd travels)

Kaptai Dam is on the Karnaphuli River at Kaptai, 65 km upstream from Chittagong in Rangamati District, Bangladesh. It is an earth-fill embankment dam with a reservoir water storage capacity of 6,477 million cubic metres. The primary purpose of the dam and reservoir was to generate hydroelectric power.

Kaptai Dam is a dam built on the Karnaphuli River located in Kaptai Upazila of Rangamati District, Bangladesh. It is the largest dam and the only hydroelectric power plant in Bangladesh. Kaptai dam Features of Kaptai Dam: Height: 54 meters (177 ft) Length: 660 meters (2,165 ft) Reservoir area: 88,000 hectares (217,000 acres) Power Generation Capacity: 230 MW Construction of Kaptai Dam: The construction of Kaptai Dam started in 1956 and was completed in 1962. The construction of the dam created a large reservoir above the Karnaphuli River known as the Kaptai Lake. Impact of Kaptai Dam: The construction of the Kaptai Dam has had several positive impacts including flood control, hydropower generation, and irrigation development. However, dam construction has also had several negative impacts such as deforestation, destruction of wildlife habitats, and displacement of local communities. Kaptai Dam Tourism: Kaptai Dam is a popular tourist attraction. The scenic surroundings of dams, artificial lakes, and hilly surroundings captivate tourists. There are opportunities to enjoy boat trips, hill trekking, and biodiversity at Kaptai Dam.

Kaptai Dam was One of the beautiful place that we have ever seen. We enjoyed the moment specially for our Aamir Saheb (Former head Officer of the Dam Project, Nazrul Islam Khan)🌼❣️

Kaptai switch gate is used to extra water from the sea. The most famous place and beauty nature so excellent.

It’s really great to see the dam.

It is the most valuable place in kaptai. Kaptai's beauty depends on it. Not only beauty, Economy, lifestyle of People's & animal all things depend on it. Kaptai dam has 16 gates. Gates are mainly open in rainy season. Others time water passed through Turbine. So a hydro power station situated here named KARNAFULY HYDRO POWER STATION. Water Pass and fall in KARNAFULY river.

Beautiful place ☺️

A brief reconnaissance occurred in 1906 when the Karnafuli Hydropower Station was first contemplated. A second study was carried out in 1923. In 1946, E. A. Moore recommended the proposed project at Barkal about 65 kilometres upstream of present dam site at Kaptai. In 1950, the Marz Rendal Vatten Consulting Engineers suggested a site at Chilardak, about 45 kilometres upstream of Kaptai. In 1951, the government engineers proposed Chitmoram, 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) downstream of the present site. Under the guidance of the chief engineer (Irrigation) Khwaja Azimuddin, the construction site was chosen in 1951. Utah International Inc. was selected as a construction contractor. Construction of the dam started in 1957 and completed in 1962 during the era of President Ayub Khan.

Kaptai Dam. View from Lake View Island

A beautiful place.. need permission to visit there

Kaptai Dam (Bengali: কাপ্তাই বাঁধ) is on the Karnaphuli River at Kaptai, 65 kilometres (40 mi) upstream from Chittagong in Rangamati District, Bangladesh. It is an earth-fill embankment dam with a reservoir (known as Kaptai Lake) water storage capacity of 6,477 million cubic metres (5,251,000 acre⋅ft). The primary purpose of the dam and reservoir was to generate hydroelectric power. Construction was completed in 1962. The generators in the 230 megawatts (310,000 hp) Karnafuli Hydroelectric Power Station were commissioned between 1962 and 1988. It is the only hydroelectric power station in Bangladesh. The earthen dam is 670 metres (2,200 ft) long and 45.7 metres (150 ft) wide with a 16-gate spillway on the left side.The construction of the dam submerged 655 square kilometres (253 sq mi) area. This included 220 square kilometres (85 sq mi) of cultivable land, 40 percent of the cultivable land in the area, and displaced 18,000 families and 100,000 tribal people, of which 70% were Chakma. The dam flooded the original Rangamati town and other structures.

A wonderful place for day out. You will really impress by it natural Beauty.One and only hydro power plant of Bangladesh generating 230M W of electricity at max load backed by this wonderful dam. It's filled with natural beauty with all around it. It's also one of best tourism spot all over the year. Tough this place is restricted but one can visit by taking permission from the authority.Read about this place from childhood in text books. Finally visited the place in person. The scenic beauty is breathtaking. The area is well protected by the Army and BGB.

A nice place for visit

Not open place. You will need permission to reach the dam.

Where nature meet the modern technology to produce electricity.

Electricity is generated through Kaptai Dam. The river Karnafuli flows next to it.

Very beautiful place. I visited more than one. But if I get the chance to visit again, I will definitely go.

Such a good place

If you have permit to enter, this place is a must-visit!

MD: manik miya