The dam for Bangladesh's largest artificial lake, Kaptai Lake, is situated on the Karnaphuli River. Located in Kaptai, Rangamati District, this earth-fill dam was constructed in 1961 for the Karnaphuli Hydropower Station.
Key Details About Kaptai Lake:
- Location: Rangamati District, Chittagong Hill Tracts.
- Purpose: Primarily for hydroelectric power generation, with secondary benefits in fisheries, navigation, and irrigation.
- Creation: The damming of the river flooded over 54,000 acres of land, creating the country's largest man-made freshwater body.
- River: Karnaphuli.
The lake is a significant tourist attraction, known for its extensive size and surrounding hills.