In skardu another lake is called Satpara Lake. Satpara lake supplies water for the town of Skardu, It is located at 2,636 meters or 8,650 feet. It is one of the most picturesque lakes in Pakistan.
The elevation of Satpara lake is 8650 feet above sea level. The lake is spread over an area of 2.5 squire kilometers. A story is attached with this lake by local people that there is gold mine in the bottom of this lake, that is why its water seems shining in the day time.
In 2002, the Government of Pakistan decided to build a dam on the Satpara Lake allocating Rs. 600 million ($10 million) to the Satpara Dam project, two years later in 2004. Progress on the project has, however, been slow.Satpara Lake is 6 miles (9.7 km) from Skardu. Satpara Lake is one of the largest fresh water lakes in the country offering trout fishing, and row boating. This lake is also responsible for the drinking water that is supplied in Skardu. Satpara Lake is a beautiful lake which is situated near Deosai the second highest plain area in the world. this was very small dam of Pakistan.During the construction of the dam descon compony complete this work at 11years
The elevation of Satpara lake is 8650 feet above sea level. The lake is spread over an area of 2.5 squire kilometers. A story is attached with this lake by local people that there is gold mine in the bottom of this lake, that is why its water seems shining in the day time.
