The dam is located on Shyok River about 3 km upstream of Khaplu Town, Ghanche District, which is under the administration of the Baltistan Division, Gilgit Baltistan. With a commencement date of March 2016, the project is planned to be completed by June 2020 according to feasibility study.
| Dam Type | Earth Core Rockfill Dam |
| Dam Height | 625 ft. |
| Gross Storage | 8.50 MAF |
| Live Storage | 5.50 MAF |
| Installed Capacity | 640 MW |