Namal Lake (Urdu: نمل جھیل) is located near Rikhi, a village on one corner of the Namal valley in Mianwali District, Punjab, Pakistan. It was formed following the construction of Namal Dam in 1913. Namal Dam is situated some 32 km (20 mi) from Mianwali city. The lake has a surface area of 5.5 km2 (2.1 sq mi). There are mountains on its western and southern sides. On the other two sides are agricultural areas.