Nalgad (Nalsing Gad) Storage Hydroelectric Projectनलगाड (नल्सिंगगाड) जलाशय आयोजना
A 417 MW storage project (4 × 104.25 MW) with a 248 m RCC dam on the Nalgad River, a Bheri tributary, in Jajarkot, creating a 474 million m³ reservoir. Promoted by Nalgad Hydropower Company, it was ranked the top-priority storage site in Nepal's 1999–2001 storage study, but remains at the study/development stage with no construction.
Installed capacity
417 MW
Storage
River / basin
Nalgad (Bheri tributary)
Karnali basin
Location
Jajarkot
Karnali
Expected online
TBD
Proposed / under development
Milestones & projected timeline
Key dates so far, with planned milestones marked. Future dates are targets from the developer or government and frequently shift.
- 1999–2001
Identified as first-priority storage project
- 2023
Updated cost estimate (~USD 1.3–1.4 billion)
- TBDPlanned
Construction subject to financing
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Nalgad (Nalsing Gad) Storage Hydroelectric Project: key facts
Quick answers on capacity, river, developer, status and commissioning, drawn from the sourced data above.
What is the capacity of the Nalgad (Nalsing Gad) Storage Hydroelectric Project?+
The Nalgad (Nalsing Gad) Storage Hydroelectric Project has an installed capacity of 417 MW. It is a storage hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Nalgad (Nalsing Gad) Storage Hydroelectric Project on?+
The project is on the Nalgad (Bheri tributary) River, part of Nepal's Karnali basin, in Jajarkot district, Karnali Province.
Who is developing the Nalgad (Nalsing Gad) Storage Hydroelectric Project?+
The Nalgad (Nalsing Gad) Storage Hydroelectric Project is developed by Nalgad Hydropower Company Ltd (VUCL/NEA) (nea subsidiary), with Government of Nepal / NEA-linked.
What is the status of the Nalgad (Nalsing Gad) Storage Hydroelectric Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is proposed / under development. 248 m RCC dam; ranked top-priority storage site (1999–2001); study/development stage; construction not started
Sources & data note
Figures for Nalgad (Nalsing Gad) Storage Hydroelectric Project are compiled from the sources below and cross-checked where possible. Status and projected dates reflect research as of mid-2026 and may change as the project progresses. The map location is an approximate dam-area estimate. Commentary is Amarnepal's own.