Table 7: New dam projects Prevailing Location Dam type Total storage capacity hm3 Flood control North Concrete 2 Hydroelectric North Embankment 131 Hydroelectric North Concrete 1 Drinking water Centre Embankment 42 Irrigation Centre Embankment 30 Irrigation Centre Concrete 20 Irrigation Islands Embankment 2 Irrigation Islands Concrete 166 Multipurpose Islands Concrete 26