Uttarganga Storage Hydropower Projectउत्तरगंगा जलाशय आयोजना
An 828 MW reservoir project with a 200 m rockfill dam on the Uttar Ganga (Badigad) near Dhorpatan, Baglung, promoted by Uttarganga Power Company (an NEA subsidiary), with a 14 km reservoir and diversion into the Gandaki basin. Long delayed and revived around 2019, it remains at the development/pre-construction stage with generation targeted from about 2035.
Installed capacity
828 MW
Reservoir
River / basin
Uttar Ganga (Badigad)
Gandaki basin
Location
Baglung
Gandaki
Expected online
2035
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.
- 2019
828 MW project revived after ~7 years
- 2024–25
Advancing toward construction phase
- 2035Planned
Targeted start of generation
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Uttarganga Storage Hydropower Project: key facts
Quick answers on capacity, river, developer, status and commissioning, drawn from the sourced data above.
What is the capacity of the Uttarganga Storage Hydropower Project?+
The Uttarganga Storage Hydropower Project has an installed capacity of 828 MW. It is a reservoir hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Uttarganga Storage Hydropower Project on?+
The project is on the Uttar Ganga (Badigad) River, part of Nepal's Gandaki basin, in Baglung district, Gandaki Province.
Who is developing the Uttarganga Storage Hydropower Project?+
The Uttarganga Storage Hydropower Project is developed by Uttarganga Power Company Ltd (NEA subsidiary) (nea subsidiary), with NEA (with Gandaki-basin water diversion).
What is the status of the Uttarganga Storage Hydropower Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is proposed / under development. 200 m rockfill dam at Dhorpatan, Baglung; revived after years of delay; pre-construction stage
When is the Uttarganga Storage Hydropower Project expected to be commissioned?+
The Uttarganga Storage Hydropower Project is expected to be commissioned around 2035, though dates for projects under development frequently shift.
Sources & data note
Figures for Uttarganga Storage Hydropower 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.