Dam in Jalalabad, Nangarhar Province Darunta Dam Afghan men work by the canal outside the Darunta Hydroelectric Power Plant in 2005 Official name درونټه برېښناکوټ‎ Country Afghanistan Location Jalalabad, Nangarhar Province Coordinates 34°29′5″N 70°21′48″E﻿ / ﻿34.48472°N 70.36333°E﻿ / 34.48472; 70.36333Coordinates: 34°29′5″N 70°21′48″E﻿ / ﻿34.48472°N 70.36333°E﻿ / 34.48472; 70.36333 Purpose Irrigation and electricity Status Operational Opening date 1960 Owner(s) Afghan Ministry of Energy and Water Dam and spillways Impounds Kabul River Power Station Operator(s) Afghan Ministry of Energy and Water