Abstract
The water scarcity issues are increasing through out the world. Pakistan is also facing water
crises and its water demands are increasing every day. During this research it is investigated that
small dams are playing an important role for the sustainability of groundwater and agriculture. The
main objective of this study was to assess the environmental impacts of small dam on agricultural and
ground water. Proper planning and management of small dams may improve the sustainable
agriculture in Pakistan. It is also concluded that small dams are significantly contributing towards
economy, environment, local climate, recreational activities and crop production. Small dams can
also be utilized for the production of electricity at local level. On the other hand, water management
issues can be resolved by the involvement of local farmer’s associations. Water losses through
seepage, unlined channels and old irrigational methods are most critical in developing world.
Considering the overall positive environmental impacts, construction of small dams must be
promoted.
Naeem Ejaz, Usman Ali Naeem, Muhammad Ali Shahmim, Ayub Elahi, N. M. Khan. (2012) Environmental Impacts of Small Dams on Agriculture and Ground Water Development: A Case Study of Khanpur Dam, Pakistan, Pakistan Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Volume 10, Issue 1.
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